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What is a transverse wave?
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A wave where particles vibrate perpendicular to the direction of travel; examples include electromagnetic waves, water waves, and seismic S-waves.
2
Q
What is a longitudinal wave?
A
A wave where particles vibrate parallel to the direction of travel; examples include sound waves and seismic P-waves.
Physics
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Decks in class (18)
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Topic 15 Phys33
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Topic 2 Motion and Forces Scalar Vector Speed and Acceleration14
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Topic 2 Motion and Forces Weight and Resultant Forces7
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Topic 2 Motion and Forces Circular Motion3
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Topic 2 Motion and Forces Momentum and Collisions10
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Topic 2 Motion and Forces Reaction Time15
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Topic 3 Conservation of Energy24
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Topic 3 Conservation of Energy Sources11
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Topic 4 Waves Basics8
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Topic 4 Waves Differences2
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Topic 4 Waves Equations5
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Topic 4 Waves Behaviour and Boundaries6
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Topic 4 Waves Sound, Ultrasound and Infrasound9
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Topic 5 Light and EM Reflection, Refraction & Lenses12
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Topic 5 Light and EM Basics9
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Topic 5 Light and EM Radiation, Temperature & Energy Balance7
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Topic 5 Light and EM Dangers and Uses12
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Topic 5 Light and EM Production4
