Transverse vs Longitudinal Waves Flashcards
what is an example of a transverse wave
ripples on water surface
what are transverse waves alternatively known as
s- waves
what are longitudinal waves also known as
p-waves
which two substances don’t allow transverse waves(s-waves) to pass through
liquid and gas
what is an example of a longitudinal (p-wave)
sound
which way do particles oscilate in transverse waves
oscillate perpendicular to the travel of wave
which way do particles oscilate in longitudinal waves
oscillate parallel to wave direction
in a longitudinal wave what does the wavelength consist of
from area of compression through a rarefaction to another area of compression
what are particles like in a rarefaction (longitudinal p-waves)
low pressure so less of them
what are particles like in a compression (longitudinal waves)
high pressure
