Transverse and Longitudinal Waves (HSC SSCE Physics): Quizzes
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How do particles move in a transverse wave relative to the wave direction?
How do particles move in a transverse wave relative to the wave direction?
Perpendicular to wave direction
How do particles oscillate in a longitudinal wave?
How do particles oscillate in a longitudinal wave?
Parallel to energy flow direction
What pattern does a transverse wave create as it travels through a medium?
What pattern does a transverse wave create as it travels through a medium?
Crests and troughs
What are the regions called where particles are crowded together in a longitudinal wave?
What are the regions called where particles are crowded together in a longitudinal wave?
Compressions
What happens when a transverse wave crest reflects off a fixed end?
What happens when a transverse wave crest reflects off a fixed end?
It reflects as a trough
How does a crest reflect when it reaches a free end that can move up and down?
How does a crest reflect when it reaches a free end that can move up and down?
Reflects as a crest
Where does maximum pressure occur in a longitudinal wave?
Where does maximum pressure occur in a longitudinal wave?
At compressions
Why can't transverse waves travel effectively through gases and liquids?
Why can't transverse waves travel effectively through gases and liquids?
Fluids can't transmit sideways forces
A pulse travels 3.0 m along a spring in 0.75 s. What is the wave speed using ?
A pulse travels 3.0 m along a spring in 0.75 s. What is the wave speed using ?
4.0 m/s
What is wavelength () in a longitudinal wave?
What is wavelength () in a longitudinal wave?
Distance between consecutive compressions