Waves Can Be Transverse or Longitudinal Flashcards
1
Q
What are most waves?
A
Transverse
2
Q
What are some examples of transverse waves?
A
- light and all other EM waves
- slinky spring wiggled up and down
- waves on strings
- ripples on water
3
Q
In transverse waves…
A
The vibrations are at 90° To the direction energy is transferred by the wave
4
Q
What are other waves called?
A
Longitudinal
5
Q
What are some examples of longitudinal waves?
A
- sound and ultrasound
- shock waves e.g seismic waves
- slinky spring when you push the end
6
Q
In longitudinal waves…
A
The vibrations are along the same direction as the wave transfers energy
7
Q
What are the vibrations like in longitudinal waves?
A
Same direction
8
Q
What are the vibrations like in transverse waves?
A
From side to side
