Transverse and longitudinal waves

Transverse waves are always characterized by particle motion being perpendicular to wave motion. A longitudinal wave is a wave in which particles of the medium move in a direction parallel to the direction that the wave moves. ... A sound wave traveling through air is a classic example of a longitudinal wave.

1. What is the difference between longitudinal and transverse waves?
2. What are examples of transverse and longitudinal waves?
3. What are 3 differences between transverse and longitudinal waves?

What is the difference between longitudinal and transverse waves?

The direction of these oscillations is the difference between longitudinal or transverse waves. In longitudinal waves , the vibrations are parallel to the direction of wave travel. In transverse waves , the vibrations are at right angles to the direction of wave travel.

What are examples of transverse and longitudinal waves?

In longitudinal waves , the vibrations are parallel to the direction of wave travel.
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Examples of transverse waves include:

• ripples on the surface of water.
• vibrations in a guitar string.
• a Mexican wave in a sports stadium.
• electromagnetic waves – eg light waves, microwaves, radio waves.
• seismic S-waves.

What are 3 differences between transverse and longitudinal waves?

In a transverse wave the medium or the channel moves perpendicular to the direction of the wave. Here, the particles move up and down as the waves move horizontally.
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