6. Types of Waves
Longitudinal
The displacement of particles is parallel to the direction
of the wave.
Sound waves that travel through the air are longitudinal
Imagine the coils in a slinky as they spring from one end
to the other
7. Types of Waves
Transverse
The displacement of particles is perpendicular to the
direction of the wave.
Ripples on a pond are longitudinal waves.
Imagine the motion of a sting on an instrument as it is
plucked.
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