longitudinal and transverse waves Flashcards

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1
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longitudinal waves travel ….. to the direction of wave travel?

A

parallel

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2
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what are some examples of longitudinal waves?

A

sound waves and ultrasound

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3
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do longitudinal waves travel faster or slower than transverse waves?

A

slower as they require a medium to travel through

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4
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what are areas of high density particles called?

A

compressions

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5
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what are areas of low density called?

A

rarefactions

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6
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what are some examples of transverse waves?

A

EM spectrum and water waves

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7
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can transverse waves travel in a vacuum?

A

yes

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8
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do transverse waves have high or low frequencies?

A

very high

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9
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transverse waves can have speeds up to…..

A

the speed of light

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10
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transverse waves direction of vibration is ….. to the direction of wave travel

A

perpendicular

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