longitudinal and transverse waves Flashcards
1
Q
longitudinal waves travel ….. to the direction of wave travel?
A
parallel
2
Q
what are some examples of longitudinal waves?
A
sound waves and ultrasound
3
Q
do longitudinal waves travel faster or slower than transverse waves?
A
slower as they require a medium to travel through
4
Q
what are areas of high density particles called?
A
compressions
5
Q
what are areas of low density called?
A
rarefactions
6
Q
what are some examples of transverse waves?
A
EM spectrum and water waves
7
Q
can transverse waves travel in a vacuum?
A
yes
8
Q
do transverse waves have high or low frequencies?
A
very high
9
Q
transverse waves can have speeds up to…..
A
the speed of light
10
Q
transverse waves direction of vibration is ….. to the direction of wave travel
A
perpendicular
