Wave Motion: Longitudinal vs Transverse Waves
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In Diagram A, the spring is undergoing __________ as the hands move towards each other.

compression

Diagram A represents a __________ wave where the vibration of the medium is parallel to the direction of the wave.

longitudinal

In Diagram B, the hands are moving at a __________-degree angle to each other.

90

Diagram B illustrates a __________ wave where the vibration of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

<p>transverse</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Diagram A, the hands are pushing and pulling the spring in a __________ line.

<p>straight</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Wave Motion: Longitudinal and Transverse Waves

  • Longitudinal Waves:
    • Vibrations of the medium (like a coiled spring) are parallel to the direction of the wave
    • Example: Compression waves in a spring (hands moving towards each other)
  • Transverse Waves:
    • Vibrations of the medium (like a coiled spring) are perpendicular to the direction of the wave
    • Example: Waves created by moving a spring up and down (hands moving 90 degrees to each other)

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Explore the fundamental differences between longitudinal and transverse waves in this quiz. Understand how the vibrations of the medium relate to the direction of wave propagation. Ideal for students studying wave motion concepts in physics.

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