Transverse and Longitudinal Waves
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Physics
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6th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of wave is characterized by particle motion parallel to the direction of wave propagation?
Back
Longitudinal wave
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of wave is characterized by particle motion perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation?
Back
Transverse wave
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of a longitudinal wave.
Back
Sound waves
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of a transverse wave.
Back
Water waves or light waves
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the primary difference between longitudinal and transverse waves?
Back
The direction of particle motion relative to wave propagation.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In which type of wave do compressions and rarefactions occur?
Back
Longitudinal wave
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a compression in a longitudinal wave?
Back
A region where particles are close together.
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