Longitudinal Waves (Grade 10 NSC Matric Physical Sciences): Flashcards
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Longitudinal wave definition
Longitudinal wave definition
Wave where particles move parallel to wave direction
Particle movement: transverse vs longitudinal waves
Particle movement: transverse vs longitudinal waves
Transverse: perpendicular; Longitudinal: parallel
Examples of longitudinal waves
Examples of longitudinal waves
Sound waves, compression waves in springs
Compressions in longitudinal waves
Compressions in longitudinal waves
Areas where particles are pushed closer together
Rarefactions in longitudinal waves
Rarefactions in longitudinal waves
Areas where particles are spread further apart
Features of transverse waves
Features of transverse waves
Crests and troughs
Features of longitudinal waves
Features of longitudinal waves
Compressions and rarefactions
Properties of longitudinal waves
Properties of longitudinal waves
Wavelength, amplitude, period, frequency, wave speed
Tool for demonstrating longitudinal waves
Tool for demonstrating longitudinal waves
Slinky spring
Particle motion direction in longitudinal waves
Particle motion direction in longitudinal waves
Parallel to wave propagation direction