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Give one example of transverse waves?

Radio waves and Light. Audio waves are not considered transverse. Since pressure is a constant, it eliminates a vector, thus making it a longitudinal wave.


Give three examples of mechanical waves and identify the medium through which they travel?

There are only two types of mechanical waves: longitudinal waves, and transverse waves..In a longitudinal wave, the waves themselves oscillate, or vibrate, in the same direction as the wave travel. Longitudinal waves are also called compression waves. Sound and seismic P-waves are examples of mechanical longitudinal waves..In a transverse wave, the waves oscillate perpendicular to the direction of the wave travel. Ocean waves and seismic S-waves are examples of mechanical transverse waves..See the related links for further information about longitudinal and transverse waves.


Give an example of a logitudinal and transverse wave?

An example of a longitudinal wave is a sound wave, where the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave. An example of a transverse wave is a light wave, where the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave.


Describe two major differences between transverse and longitudinal waves give a practical example of each?

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.


Are transverse and congressional waves the two types of mechanical waves?

mechanical waves can be both transverse and longitudinal, but all electromagnetic waves are transverse.

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Give one example of transverse waves?

Radio waves and Light. Audio waves are not considered transverse. Since pressure is a constant, it eliminates a vector, thus making it a longitudinal wave.


Give three examples of mechanical waves and identify the medium through which they travel?

There are only two types of mechanical waves: longitudinal waves, and transverse waves..In a longitudinal wave, the waves themselves oscillate, or vibrate, in the same direction as the wave travel. Longitudinal waves are also called compression waves. Sound and seismic P-waves are examples of mechanical longitudinal waves..In a transverse wave, the waves oscillate perpendicular to the direction of the wave travel. Ocean waves and seismic S-waves are examples of mechanical transverse waves..See the related links for further information about longitudinal and transverse waves.


Give an exaple of a longitudinal and transverse wave?

An example of a longitudinal wave is sound waves, where the disturbance of particles is parallel to the direction of wave propagation. An example of a transverse wave is light waves, where the disturbance of particles is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.


Give an example of a logitudinal and transverse wave?

An example of a longitudinal wave is a sound wave, where the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave. An example of a transverse wave is a light wave, where the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave.


What would happen if there were no waves on the worlds ocean and give three examples?

No Chance stop the waves in the ocean, don't think it.


Describe two major differences between transverse and longitudinal waves give a practical example of each?

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.


Give examples of forces that change landforms?

Wind, Water, Glacier, Waves, Gravity.


Differences between longitudinal and transverse waves?

Okay so you have a transverse wave, which is a wave (a transfer of energy) that transfers energy perpendicular to the direction that the energy is being transferred. For example: if you are playing with a slinky, and your friend is holding the other end of the slinky, and you shake the slinky, you are creating a transverse wave. Now you have a longitudinal wave, which transfers energy parallel to the direction that the energy is being transferred. The best example I can give to you is a sound wave, that is transferring kinetic energy in the same direction that the energy is headed, and that is why there is a "speed of sound" because sound travels in the same direction that the energy is headed, or parallel to it. And a surface wave is a mechanical wave (a wave that travels across a medium, a medium being, well, anything that is not a vacuum) that changes medium while traveling. The best example I can give you is ocean waves. When you see a typical wave in the sea, that is a surface wave.


How do ocean waves start give three examples?

Oceans start by the airs current, and graffity, and the push of the animals in it? Ocean waves start due to the pull of the moon's gravity.


Are transverse and congressional waves the two types of mechanical waves?

mechanical waves can be both transverse and longitudinal, but all electromagnetic waves are transverse.


How do you give credit to the sun for sound waves?

Waves


What is the erosion and give 2 examples?

When materials are removed from the surface and changed into something else. Erosion can be by wind, water, ice, waves or other natural agents.