Transverse / longitudinal Waves

Question 1

Transverse wave definition

Answer 1

The vibration are perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer

Question 2

Examples of a transverse wave

Answer 2

. All electromagnetic waves eg light
.ripples or waves in water
. Vibrations in a string

Question 3

Definition of longitudinal wave

Answer 3

The vibration are parallel to the direction of the energy transfer

Question 4

Exsamples of longitudinal waves

Answer 4

. Sound waves

. Seismic wave eg a result of earthquakes

Question 5

How do you find out the wave speed

Answer 5

Frequency x wavelength

Question 6

How do you find out the time period of a wave

Answer 6

1/ frequency