Longitudinal waves

Longitudinal waves are waves in which the particles of a medium vibrate parallel in motion of direction of the wave

What are longitudinal waves?

Longitudinal waves are waves in which the displacement of the medium is parallel to the direction of wave propagation.

Examples of longitudinal waves

Sound waves in air and pressure waves in fluids are common examples of longitudinal waves.

Characteristics of longitudinal waves

They consist of compressions and rarefactions, where the medium is alternately compressed and expanded.

Frequency of longitudinal waves

The frequency is the number of compressions passing a fixed point per unit of time.

Amplitude of longitudinal waves

Amplitude refers to the maximum displacement of the particles from their rest position.

Speed of longitudinal waves

The speed depends on the properties of the medium through which the wave is traveling.

Wavelength in longitudinal waves

The wavelength is the distance between consecutive compressions or rarefactions.

Energy transmission in longitudinal waves

Longitudinal waves transfer energy through the medium as they propagate.

Impact of medium on longitudinal waves

The medium's density and elasticity significantly affect the speed and behavior of longitudinal waves.

Applications of longitudinal waves

Used in medical imaging (ultrasound) and in sonar technology.