Transverse and Longitudinal Waves (HSC SSCE Physics): Flashcards
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Particle motion direction in transverse waves
Particle motion direction in transverse waves
Perpendicular to wave direction
Particle motion direction in longitudinal waves
Particle motion direction in longitudinal waves
Parallel to wave direction
Pattern created by transverse waves
Pattern created by transverse waves
Crests and troughs
Pattern created by longitudinal waves
Pattern created by longitudinal waves
Compressions and rarefactions
Compression in longitudinal wave
Compression in longitudinal wave
Region where particles are crowded together
Rarefaction in longitudinal wave
Rarefaction in longitudinal wave
Region where particles are spread apart
Transverse wave reflection at fixed end
Transverse wave reflection at fixed end
Crest reflects as trough (inverted)
Transverse wave reflection at free end
Transverse wave reflection at free end
Crest reflects as crest (upright)
Why transverse waves can't travel through fluids
Why transverse waves can't travel through fluids
Fluids can't transmit sideways forces effectively
Wave speed formula
Wave speed formula
(speed = distance/time)