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What type of wave vibrates in the same direction that the wave travels?

A longitudinal wave vibrates in the same direction that the wave travels. Examples of longitudinal waves include sound waves and seismic waves.


What wave that vibrates in a direction parallel to the direction of the wave it self is what?

A wave that vibrates in a direction parallel to the direction of the wave itself is called a longitudinal wave. In longitudinal waves, the particles of the medium move back and forth in the same direction as the wave is traveling. Sound waves are examples of longitudinal waves.


When a compression wave travels through a medium in what direction is the medium is displaced?

In a compression wave, the medium is displaced in the same direction that the wave is travelling. This means that the particles of the medium move closer together and then farther apart as the wave passes through.


What happens when a wave travels from one medium to another in refraction?

When a wave travels from one medium to another in refraction, it changes direction and speed due to the change in the medium's density. The wave's frequency remains the same, but its wavelength changes as it enters the new medium.


What type of wave displaces the particles of the medium parallel to the direction in which the wave travels?

A longitudinal wave displaces particles of the medium parallel to the direction in which the wave travels. This means that the oscillation of the particles occurs in the same direction as the wave propagation. Examples of longitudinal waves include sound waves and seismic waves.

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What type of wave vibrates in the same direction that the wave travels?

A longitudinal wave vibrates in the same direction that the wave travels. Examples of longitudinal waves include sound waves and seismic waves.


What wave that vibrates in a direction parallel to the direction of the wave it self is what?

A wave that vibrates in a direction parallel to the direction of the wave itself is called a longitudinal wave. In longitudinal waves, the particles of the medium move back and forth in the same direction as the wave is traveling. Sound waves are examples of longitudinal waves.


The type of wave formed when the motion of the medium is along the same direction that the wave travels is?

A longitudinal wave


When a compression wave travels through a medium in what direction is the medium is displaced?

In a compression wave, the medium is displaced in the same direction that the wave is travelling. This means that the particles of the medium move closer together and then farther apart as the wave passes through.


What happens when a wave travels from one medium to another in refraction?

When a wave travels from one medium to another in refraction, it changes direction and speed due to the change in the medium's density. The wave's frequency remains the same, but its wavelength changes as it enters the new medium.


Sound travels in what kind of wave?

Sound travels in longitudinal waves, which means that the particles of the medium move in the same direction as the wave is propagating. This is in contrast to transverse waves where the particles move perpendicular to the wave's direction.


True or false the material through which wave travels is called transverse?

just think for a second... what does a transverse wave look like and what does visible light waves look like? the same? yes. yes it is transverse not longitudinal.


Do longitudinal waves have displacements that are in the same direction as the wave travels?

No it does not have any displacement. I beg to differ:I say: Yes, for example sound is a longitudinal wave that is a "displacement" of a compression of the medium that occur in the direction of propagation.


What type of wave displaces the particles of the medium parallel to the direction in which the wave travels?

A longitudinal wave displaces particles of the medium parallel to the direction in which the wave travels. This means that the oscillation of the particles occurs in the same direction as the wave propagation. Examples of longitudinal waves include sound waves and seismic waves.


What causes the medium to vibrate in a direction parallel to the waves motion?

The medium vibrates in a direction parallel to the wave's motion due to the oscillation of particles along the same axis as the wave propagation. This type of wave motion is known as a transverse wave, where the particles move perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer.


A longitudinal wave causes its medium in what direction?

A longitudinal wave causes its medium to oscillate in the same direction as the wave travels. This means that the particles of the medium move back and forth parallel to the direction of wave propagation. Examples of longitudinal waves include sound waves and seismic waves.


When a transverse wave travels through a medium which way does matter in the medium move?

In a transverse wave, matter in the medium moves perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation. This means that the particles of the medium move side to side or up and down as the wave passes through.