Transverse or Longitudinal?

Front

What type of wave can travel with or without a medium?

Back

Transverse Wave

Front

What type of wave is sound?

Back

Longitudinal Wave

Front

In which type of wave does matter move perpendicular to the energy of the wave?

Back

Transverse Wave

Front

What type of wave is light?

Back

Transverse Wave

Front

What is the definition of a transverse wave?

Back

A wave in which the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave's energy.

Front

What is the definition of a longitudinal wave?

Back

A wave in which the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave's energy.

Front

Give an example of a transverse wave.

Back

Light waves, water waves.

Front

Give an example of a longitudinal wave.

Back

Sound waves.

Front

What is a key characteristic of transverse waves?

Back

They can travel through solids and electromagnetic fields.

Front

What is a key characteristic of longitudinal waves?

Back

They can travel through solids, liquids, and gases.