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Longitudinal waves that are produced by earthquake are called primary waves because they are detected by seismometers before the other types of seismic waves due to their higher velocity which means they travel from the epicentre of an earthquake to the seismic station more quickly than the other types of seismic waves.
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Are p waves transverse waves or longitudinal waves?
P-waves are longitudinal and S-waves are transverse waves.
Must a wave be transverse or longitudinal explain?
No, a wave can be either transverse or longitudinal. Transverse waves oscillate perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation, like light waves, while longitudinal waves oscillate parallel to the direction of wave propagation, like sound waves. Both types of waves can carry energy and information.
What are two types of mechanical waves?
transverse and longitudinal
Are P-waves and S-waves transverse or longitudinal waves?
P-waves are longitudinal and S-waves are transverse waves.
Why are longitudinal and transverse waves named the way they are?
Longitudinal waves are named as such because the oscillations of the wave particles are parallel to the direction of wave propagation. Transverse waves are named because the oscillations of the wave particles are perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.
What waves arent transverse?
Longitudinal waves are not transverse. In longitudinal waves, the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave propagation instead of perpendicular to it like in transverse waves. Sound waves are an example of longitudinal waves.
Are sound waves longlitudanal?
They can be either longitudinal or transverse. In gases, such as air, and in liquids, only longitudinal waves are possible. In solids, there can be both longitudinal and transverse waves.
Are longitudinal waves water waves?
Yes, water waves are a combination of both longitudinal and transverse motions.
Are light waves transverse waves or longitudinal waves?
Light waves are transverse waves. This means that the oscillation of the wave is perpendicular to the direction of energy propagation.
Is an earthquake a transverse wave or a longitudinal wave?
Earthquakes generate both transverse and longitudinal waves.
What type of waves are sound waves, and are they transverse waves?
Sound waves are longitudinal waves, not transverse waves.
Who transverse waves are different from longitudinal waves?
Transverse waves oscillate perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer, while longitudinal waves oscillate parallel to the direction of energy transfer. This means that particles in transverse waves move up and down while particles in longitudinal waves move back and forth. Sound waves are examples of longitudinal waves, while light waves are examples of transverse waves.
