Waves: Transverse and Longitudinal Waves

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What is the visible light spectrum?

Back

The visible light spectrum is the range of electromagnetic radiation that can be detected by the human eye, typically ranging from infrared rays to ultraviolet rays.

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What type of wave is used by mobile phones?

Back

Microwaves are the type of wave used by mobile phones for communication.

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Which type of wave has wavelengths longer than microwaves?

Back

Radio waves have wavelengths longer than microwaves.

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What is a wave?

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy through space or matter.

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What are transverse waves?

Back

Transverse waves are waves in which the particle displacement is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.

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What are longitudinal waves?

Back

Longitudinal waves are waves in which the particle displacement is parallel to the direction of wave propagation.

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Give an example of a transverse wave.

Back

An example of a transverse wave is a wave on a string or electromagnetic waves like light.

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Give an example of a longitudinal wave.

Back

An example of a longitudinal wave is a sound wave.

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What is wavelength?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive points in phase on a wave, such as crest to crest or trough to trough.

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What is frequency?

Back

Frequency is the number of waves that pass a given point in one second, measured in hertz (Hz).