Transverse waves
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What is a transverse wave?
A wave in which the particles of the medium oscillate in a direction perpendicular (90^{\circ}) to the direction of the wave's propagation.
What is the crest of a transverse wave?
The highest point of a transverse wave, representing the maximum positive displacement from the equilibrium position.
What is the trough of a transverse wave?
The lowest point of a transverse wave, representing the maximum negative displacement from the equilibrium position.
How is amplitude defined for a transverse wave?
The maximum distance a particle moves from its rest (equilibrium) position to either a crest or a trough.
What is the wavelength (\lambda) of a transverse wave?
The distance between two consecutive identical points on a wave, such as the distance from one crest to the next crest.
What is an example of a mechanical transverse wave?
A wave on a plucked guitar string or a wave moving through a rope when one end is shaken up and down.
Why can mechanical transverse waves not travel through fluids (liquids and gases)?
Mechanical transverse waves require a medium with shear strength to return particles to their original position, which fluids lack.
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