Longitudinal and Transverse Waves

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Rarefaction

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The less dense, more spread out regions of longitudinal waves.

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Which diagram shows a longitudinal wave?

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Diagram B.

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Electromagnetic Spectrum

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A continuum of all electromagnetic waves arranged according to frequency and wavelength.

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Compression or Longitudinal Wave

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A wave that is moving in the same direction as the displacement of the transmitting medium.

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Transverse Wave

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A wave that is propagated in a direction perpendicular to the displacement of the transmitting field or medium.

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What is a wave?

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A disturbance that transfers energy through space or matter.

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What are the two main types of waves?

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Longitudinal waves and transverse waves.

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Example of a longitudinal wave

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Sound waves traveling through air.

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Example of a transverse wave

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Light waves and waves on a string.

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What is wavelength?

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The distance between successive crests or troughs in a wave.