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In a longitudinal wave the particles of matter in the medium vibrate by pushing together and moving apart. In a transverse wave on the other hand the particles of matter in the medium vibrate by movin?
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What is the relationship between the movement of the wave and the movement of the medium?
It depends on the type of wave. If it is a transverse wave, then the medium moves in one direction while the wave moves in a perpendicular direction. Flicking a rope up and down causes a transverse wave. Eletromagnetic waves (e.g. light and radio) are transvere. If it is a longitudinal wave then the wave moves in the same direction as the medium. Pushing a slinky causes a longitudinal wave. Sound waves are also longitudinal.
Which type of mechanical wave is produced by pushing sharply on the end of a spring?
a longitudinal wave
Which type of mechanical wave is produced by pushing sharply on the end of a spring toy?
a longitudinal wave
When force is pushing two surfaces together how does it affect friction?
The frictional force is proportional to the "normal force"; that is, the force pushing the surfaces together, whether that is gravity or anything else.
What is the effect of force on friction?
The amount of friction depends on the force pushing the surfaces together.
What is the different between transverse wave and longitudinal wave?
The vibration of the Longitudinal wave is parallel to the wave direction and the vibration is perpendicular to the direction in the transverse wave.
Do the longitudinal waves convert in to transverse waves in liquids?
ans:interesting question:I thought about it, and initially thought not, but then thought "what about the surface of the liquid?"If you strike the surface with a pushing force, the surface will oscillate in a transverse motion.I believe the answer is yes!
What is the relationship between the movement of the wave and the movement of the medium?
It depends on the type of wave. If it is a transverse wave, then the medium moves in one direction while the wave moves in a perpendicular direction. Flicking a rope up and down causes a transverse wave. Eletromagnetic waves (e.g. light and radio) are transvere. If it is a longitudinal wave then the wave moves in the same direction as the medium. Pushing a slinky causes a longitudinal wave. Sound waves are also longitudinal.
Differentiate between transverse and longitudinal waves?
transverse waves are...well.. wavy when compression waves are like a domino affect or like pushing a spring the similarities is that the both transport power from point a to point b however their movement is very different
What is the name of the wave shown by pushing a slinky back and forth?
Longitudinal Wave.
Which type of wave travels by pushing and pulling on matter it travels through?
That is a longitudinal wave.
Which type of mechanical wave is produced by pushing sharply on the end of a spring?
a longitudinal wave
Which type of mechanical wave is produced by pushing sharply on the end of a spring toy?
a longitudinal wave
Where does rarefaction occur?
When something vibrates, like a loudspeaker, it compresses the air and increases the pressure of the air when it moves out. When the loudspeaker moves in it creates a partial vacum and a decrease in air pressure. The increase/decrease in air pressure is propagated thru the air (or any medium),as a longitudinal wave, by pushing the air in front of it. The part of the cycle which produces the decrease in pressure is called a "rarefacation" of the air.
Is the volume of a gas a result of gas particles pushing on the walls of a container true or false?
If the container is rigid, then its volume cannot change. However, if more gas particles are pushing on the walls, then it is the pressure that is changing.
What is a zone where rock surfaces are pushing together?
We see tectonic plates pushing together in what is called a convergent plate boundary.
What makes snow stick together?
water and weight [pushing together hard]
