6.1.1 - Transverse & Longitudinal Waves

What are the two types of waves?

1. Transverse

2. Longitudinal

What is a transverse wave?

A wave for which the oscillations are perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer.

What is a longitudinal wave?

A wave for which the oscillations are parallel to the direction of energy transfer.

Give two examples of transverse waves.

1. Electromagnetic waves.

2. Seismic s-waves.

Give two examples of longitudinal waves.

1. Sound waves.

2. Seismic p-waves.

What are the two parts of a longitudinal wave called?

Compressions and rarefactions.