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 Fundamentals of Waves

5.1

 Fundamentals of Waves
 
  Transverse Wave  
 

Medium particles vibrate in a direction perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.

Example: Water wave, electromagnetic wave and lightwave.

  
 

Source: physicsclassroom

  
     
 
  Longitudinal Wave  
 

Medium particles vibrate in a direction parallel to the direction of wave propagation

Example: Sound wave

  
 

Source: physicsclassroom

  
     
 
 

 

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 Fundamentals of Waves

5.1

 Fundamentals of Waves
 
  Transverse Wave  
 

Medium particles vibrate in a direction perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.

Example: Water wave, electromagnetic wave and lightwave.

  
 

Source: physicsclassroom

  
     
 
  Longitudinal Wave  
 

Medium particles vibrate in a direction parallel to the direction of wave propagation

Example: Sound wave

  
 

Source: physicsclassroom

  
     
 
 

 

The views expressed in the notes here are those of the contributor and don’t necessarily represent the views of pandai.
Chapter : Wave
Topic : Fundamentals of Waves
Form 4 Physics
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