Unit 2: Waves — 14 cards
Question / Term
What is the difference between a transverse and a longitudinal wave?
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Answer / Definition
Transverse: particles move PERPENDICULAR to the wave direction (crests & troughs). Longitudinal: particles move PARALLEL to the wave direction (compressions & rarefactions). Example: Light = transverse; Sound = longitudinal.
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