Practice - Transverse vs. Longitudinal Waves: Understanding Particle Motion
Practice Questions
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What type of wave has particles that move perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer?
💡 Hint: Think about how waves move in a rope when flicked.
Provide an example of a longitudinal wave.
💡 Hint: Consider how we hear sounds.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What characterizes transverse waves?
💡 Hint: Think about how a rope moves when you flick it.
True or False: Sound waves are an example of transverse waves.
💡 Hint: Recall how sound travels through air.
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Challenge Problems
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A student observes a rope being flicked to create waves. If the wave moves at 2 m/s and has a wavelength of 0.5 m, what is the frequency of the wave?
💡 Hint: Remember the wave equation relates speed, frequency, and wavelength.
Consider a slinky being compressed and expanded. Describe the motion of the particles and relate them to longitudinal waves.
💡 Hint: Visualize how a slinky responds to your pushes.
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