Physical Optics

Question 1

definition of transverse wave

Answer 1

are those with the property that local oscillations of points of the medium are transverse
(in direction perpendicular to the direction of propagation)

Question 2

electromagnetic waves are examples of ______ waves

Answer 2

transverse

Question 3

sound waves are examples of _____ waves

Answer 3

longitudinal

Question 4

definition of sinusoidal waves

Answer 4

has the property that the instantaneous displacements of the points of the medium describe a sine function