Waves And Radition

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  • Created on: 14-05-15 17:07
What is a longitudinal wave?
a wave vibrating in the direction of propagation.
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What is a transverse wave?
a wave in which the medium vibrates at right angles to the direction of its propagation.
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Give an example of a transverse wave
Light
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Give an example of a longitudinal wave
sound and ultra sound
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What subject is this?
Phyics stupido
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What is a transverse wave?

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a wave in which the medium vibrates at right angles to the direction of its propagation.

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Give an example of a transverse wave

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Card 4

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Give an example of a longitudinal wave

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Card 5

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What subject is this?

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