Transverse wave

The video explains the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves. Transverse waves, such as electromagnetic waves including visible light, have medium vibrations at right angles to the direction of travel. In contrast, longitudinal waves, like sound waves, have vibrations parallel to the wave direction.

In transverse waves, how does the medium move in relation to the wave's direction?

• At a right angle to the wave's direction

• Parallel to the wave's direction

• In a random pattern

• In a circular motion

Which of the following is an example of a transverse wave?

• Seismic wave

• Water wave

• Sound wave

• Visible light

What characteristic is shared by all electromagnetic waves?

• They require a medium to travel

• They travel at the speed of sound

• They are transverse waves

• They are longitudinal waves

How do vibrations in longitudinal waves move in relation to the wave's direction?

• Perpendicular to the wave's direction

• In a spiral pattern

• At a right angle to the wave's direction

• Parallel to the wave's direction

Which type of wave is sound classified as?

• Transverse wave

• Electromagnetic wave

• Longitudinal wave

• Surface wave