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Which wave has a particle motion parallel to a wave motion?

Longitudinal waves have a particle motion that is parallel to the wave motion. In these waves, particles oscillate back and forth in the same direction that the wave is traveling. Sound waves are a common example of longitudinal waves.


What is a wave called in which the medium vibrates perpendicular to the motion of the wave?

A wave where the medium vibrates perpendicular to the motion of the wave is called a transverse wave. Examples include light waves and electromagnetic waves.


What is the lowest point on a Sound or light wave?

The lowest point on a sound wave is the trough, which represents the lowest amplitude or pressure point in the wave. In a light wave, the lowest point is the trough as well, representing the lowest intensity or energy level of the wave.


What is typical wave motion?

Sound, waves on the surface of water (sea), light, a vibrating guitar string etc...


what is a type of mechanical wave motion in an elastic medium is?

Sound. Heat, light, radar & x-rays are electromagnetic.


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.


Wave motion in which particles vibrate back and forth in the same direction as the wave is called?

The wave motion where particles vibrate back and forth in the same direction as the wave is called a longitudinal wave. This type of wave is characterized by compressions and rarefactions in the medium through which the wave propagates. Sound waves are an example of longitudinal waves.


Which type of wave a sound wave is?

A sound wave is logitudinal because the motion of the medium (air) travels in the same direction as the wave (back and forth).


What type of wave does sound travel on and how is this different to the wave light travels on?

Sound wave is a mechanical wave. It means that, for propagation, it badly needs a material medium. But, light waves are not mechanical waves. They are electromagnetic waves. It does not need a material medium. It can pass even through vacuum. Sound wave is longitudinal in nature where as light waves are transverse in nature. Being transverse, light can be polarized. But, sound waves being longitudinal cannot be polarized.


What is the back and forth up and down motion of a wave?

The back and forth up and down motion of a wave is called oscillation. This motion involves the movement of particles or energy in a repeated pattern around a central point. oscillation can be seen in various natural phenomena such as sound waves, light waves, and water waves.


What do we see that the amplitude of a wave produces?

The amplitude of a wave produces the intensity of the wave. With a light wave, it is the intensity of the light, with a sound wave, it is how loud the sound is


Is a longitudinal wave a sound wave?

Yes, a longitudinal wave can be a sound wave. Sound waves are a type of longitudinal wave that travel through a medium by compressing and expanding the particles in the medium in the direction of the wave's motion.