Transverse Pulse Study Notes

Transverse Pulse Study Notes

Definition of a Pulse

• A pulse is a single disturbance in a medium.

Medium

• A medium is a substance through which a pulse travels.

Transverse Pulse

• A transverse pulse is a type of wave where all particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the disturbance.

Amplitude

• Amplitude refers to the maximum extent of a pulse or wave from its rest position, indicating the intensity or strength of the disturbance.