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We don't know.
The trouble is that our definition of "particle" and "wave" are in error.
Particles are probably not the discreet "things" that we think they are.
(See "string theory" for hints ... but they don't have all the answers.)
What else can I help you with?
How do particles act in a wave?
We don't know. The trouble is that our definition of "particle" and "wave" are in error. Particles are probably not the discreet "things" that we think they are. (See "string theory" for hints ... but they don't have all the answers.)
Do longitudinal wave particles vibrate perpendicular to wave direction?
No, in a longitudinal wave, the particles vibrate in the same direction as the wave propagates. This is different from a transverse wave, where the particles vibrate perpendicular to the wave direction.
What is the direction of oscillation of the particles of each wave?
In a transverse wave, the particles oscillate perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation. In a longitudinal wave, the particles oscillate parallel to the direction of wave propagation.
What happens to wave particles when the wave begins to travel?
Wave particles do not travel with the wave; instead, they oscillate in place as the wave passes through them. The wave transfers energy and momentum through the medium by causing the particles to oscillate and pass on the disturbance to neighboring particles.
How do particles move in a longitudinal wave?
In a longitudinal wave, particles move back and forth in the same direction as the wave is traveling. This means that the particles oscillate parallel to the direction of the wave.
Which particles move parallel to wave motion?
The particles of the wave (for compressive waves). Or for transverse waves, yet the particles move parallel to the wave too.
How is the motion of particles in a sound wave different from a water wave?
In a sound wave, particles move back and forth in the same direction as the wave travels, while in a water wave, particles move in a circular motion.
Which direction do particles vibrate in transfer waves?
Particles in a transverse wave vibrate perpendicular to the direction of the wave's propagation. In a longitudinal wave, particles vibrate parallel to the direction of the wave's propagation.
What is the opposite of a compression wave?
The opposite of a compression wave is a rarefaction wave. In a compression wave, particles are close together, whereas in a rarefaction wave, particles are spread out.
What is it when particles move up and down with the wave?
When particles move up and down with a wave, this is known as vertical or transverse wave motion. In this type of wave, particles move perpendicular to the direction in which the wave is traveling. This motion creates crests and troughs in the wave pattern.
Which direction do the particles vibrate in a transverse wave?
In a transverse wave, the particles vibrate perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation. This means that the particles move up and down or side to side as the wave travels forward.
What is close together in a longitudinal wave?
In a longitudinal wave, the particles of the medium oscillate back and forth in the same direction as the wave propagation. When the particles are close together, the wave is in compression, where the particles are closest together.
