Question

Difference between transverse and longitudinal sound waves (3 points )

Answer 1

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Differences between the transverse wave and longitudinal wave:-

Transverse wave :-

(1)A transverse wave is a wave in which variation of the amplitude of a wave is perpendicular to the direction of propagation of wave.

(2) Light wave, wave in string, wave developed in water etc.

(3)In light wave electric and magnetic field oscillates normally to the direction of motion of the wave.

(4) It may propagate in the vacuum.

Longitudinal wave :-

(1)A longitudinal wave is a wave in which variation of the amplitude of wave is in the direction of the propagation of wave.

(2)sound wave, oscillation in the spring.

(3)In spring wave elongation or compression occurs along the direction of motion of the wave.

(4) It can not propagate in the vacuum.

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