What type of wave is produced by explosions?
Understand the Problem
The question asks about the type of wave produced by explosions. To answer this, we need to consider the nature of explosions and how they propagate energy in the form of waves.
Answer
Longitudinal Waves
The waves produced by explosions are Longitudinal Waves, also known as blast waves, which consist of a shock wave and a blast wind.
Answer for screen readers
The waves produced by explosions are Longitudinal Waves, also known as blast waves, which consist of a shock wave and a blast wind.
More Information
Longitudinal waves are waves in which the displacement of the medium is in the same direction as, or the opposite direction to, the direction of propagation of the wave. Mechanical waves, including sound waves and seismic waves, require a medium to propagate.
Tips
A common mistake is to confuse longitudinal waves with transverse waves, which have displacement perpendicular to the direction of propagation, or with non-mechanical waves, which do not require a medium.
Sources
- Blast wave - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Blast Wave - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics - sciencedirect.com
- The Science of Blast - blastinjuryresearch.health.mil
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