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Describe two major differences between transverse and longitudinal waves give a practical example of each?
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In a transverse wave, the direction of the propagation of the wave is perpendicular tothe direction of the vibration of the source whereas in a longitudinal wave, they both are parallel to each other. A longitudinal wave requires a medium to propagate but a transverse wave requires no medium to travel. Sound is a longitudinal wave and all EM radiation are transverse waves.
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What is a term used to describe the structure of a wave?
Wave-form. As simple as that, but then it has two primary modes of oscillation: compression or longitudinal, and shear or transverse. Further, it has its own dimensions: amplitude & wavelength in metres (or divisions thereof) and speed (in metres/second), from which frequency and other values appear.
What is the difference Between Transitive Wave and Longitudinal wave?
Transverse waves are those where the movement is perpendicular to the direction of the wave and Longitudinal waves move parallel to the direction of travel.Longitudinal waves also known as compression waves require a medium through which to travel and can travel through solids, liquids and gasses (a sound wave is a type of longitudinal wave). Longitudinal waves look like this:| | | | | | | |A special type of transverse wave known as an electromagnetic wave can travel through a vacuum (they don't require a medium) and an example of this type of wave would be a radio wave or X-ray (or for that matter light). However transverse mechanical waves (such as the S-wave produced during an earthquake) are only able to travel through solids. This is the type of wave you see. Transverse waves look like this:\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\.A longitudinal wave travels by pressure gradients, and are usually omnidirectional. Once emitted they travel outward spherically. Longitudinal waves require a material to travel through. A stretched spring held at both ends, compressed from the center to either end, and released will demonstrate a longitudinal wave. Transverse waves are carried along perpendicular to line of travel. They are very linear and don't require a medium to travel through. A jump rope "whipped" from one held end to another demonstrates a transverse wave.
What is the best way to describe transverse waves?
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Describe the movement of a transverse wave?
In a transverse wave, either the matter or the disturbance moves at right angles to the direction in which the wave advances. Please note that not all waves involve moving matter. In the case of an electromagnetic for example, the change that is propagating is a disturbance in the electric and magnetic fields.
Is a transverse wave longitudinal?
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What is a term used to describe the structure of a wave?
Wave-form. As simple as that, but then it has two primary modes of oscillation: compression or longitudinal, and shear or transverse. Further, it has its own dimensions: amplitude & wavelength in metres (or divisions thereof) and speed (in metres/second), from which frequency and other values appear.
Three mechanical waves briefly describe each?
Slinkys or springs is one of the best ways to conceptualize a wave. Three types of waves are: transverse - If you hold both ends of the spring in place and then shake one end in a direction perpendicular to the springs length, you will see a transverse wave. It looks like a lump sticking out of it and moving down the spring. longitudinal - If you hold both ends of the spring in place and then push one end towards the other end forward and backwards, you will see a longitudinal wave. It looks like a dense spot in the spring/slinky that moves towards the other end. surface - For this type of wave, it is easiest to picture a ripple in a pond. Every particle moves both transverse and longitudinal. Every particle moves in a circular path.
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What is the difference Between Transitive Wave and Longitudinal wave?
Transverse waves are those where the movement is perpendicular to the direction of the wave and Longitudinal waves move parallel to the direction of travel.Longitudinal waves also known as compression waves require a medium through which to travel and can travel through solids, liquids and gasses (a sound wave is a type of longitudinal wave). Longitudinal waves look like this:| | | | | | | |A special type of transverse wave known as an electromagnetic wave can travel through a vacuum (they don't require a medium) and an example of this type of wave would be a radio wave or X-ray (or for that matter light). However transverse mechanical waves (such as the S-wave produced during an earthquake) are only able to travel through solids. This is the type of wave you see. Transverse waves look like this:\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\.A longitudinal wave travels by pressure gradients, and are usually omnidirectional. Once emitted they travel outward spherically. Longitudinal waves require a material to travel through. A stretched spring held at both ends, compressed from the center to either end, and released will demonstrate a longitudinal wave. Transverse waves are carried along perpendicular to line of travel. They are very linear and don't require a medium to travel through. A jump rope "whipped" from one held end to another demonstrates a transverse wave.
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