Longitudinal, Transverse, Seismic Waves, Oscillatory, Non Oscillatory Motion

In a transverse wave, the vibrations are __________ to the direction of the wave.

Waves can transfer...

• energy

• matter

• information

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NGSS.HS-PS4-5

The vibrations in a longitudinal wave are __________ to the direction of energy transfer.

Select the transverse waves.

• water waves

• light

• ultrasound

• radio waves

• P waves

Sound waves are __________ waves.

Seismic waves can be...

• longitudinal

• transverse

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

Sound waves can travel through a vacuum because they don't require particles.

• True

• False

Compare and contrast transverse and longitudinal waves, giving examples of each.

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