Transverse & Longitudinal Waves

The video explains how waves transfer energy and can be classified as transverse or longitudinal. Longitudinal waves involve particles vibrating parallel to the wave direction, exemplified by sound waves. Transverse waves involve particles vibrating perpendicular to the wave direction, seen in water surface waves and electromagnetic waves. The video emphasizes that energy, not the medium, travels through waves.

What are the two main types of waves based on particle vibration direction?

• Transverse and Longitudinal

• Mechanical and Electromagnetic

• Sound and Light

• Compression and Rarefaction

In longitudinal waves, how do particles move in relation to the wave's direction?

• Randomly

• Perpendicular

• Parallel

• Circular

What is an example of a longitudinal wave?

• Light wave

• Radio wave

• Water wave

• Sound wave

In transverse waves, how do particles move in relation to the wave's direction?

• In a spiral

• Parallel

• Perpendicular

• Diagonally

Which of the following is a transverse wave?

• Pressure wave

• Water surface wave

• Seismic wave

• Sound wave