longitudinal and transverse waves
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what are transverse waves
oscillation of particles (or fields) is at right angles to the direction of energy transfer
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what are all EM waves
transverse
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what can transverse to demonstrated
shaking a slinky vertically
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what are longitudinal waves
oscillation of particles is parallel to the direction of energy transfer
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what are longitudinal waves made of
compressions and rarefactions
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what is an eg of a longitudinal wave
sound
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where do polarised waves oscillates
in only plane
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what are polaroid sunglasses
an application of polarisation
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what do polaroid sunglasses reduce
glare by blocking partially polarised light
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what is an application of polarisation
Tv and radio signals
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