TRANSVERSE AND LONGITUDINAL WAVES

What are the two types of wave types

transverse, longitudinal

What are transverse waves

travels at right angles to direction of wave

What features do transverse waves have

peaks and troughs

What are longitudinal waves

travels in the same direction to diirection of wave

What features do longitudinal waves have

compressions and rarefractions

What do longitudinal waves require

particles to travel through

What is an example of a transverse wave

electromagnetic waves

What is an example of a longitudinal wave

sound waves