Transverse & Longitudinal Waves

Question 1

What motion do particles in transverse waves oscillate (vibrate)?

Answer 1

Oscillate Perpendicularly to the direction of propagation
-> Up and down

Question 2

What motions do particles in longitudinal waves ocillate (vibrate)?

Answer 2

Oscillate Parallel to the direction of propagation
Side to side

Question 3

Longitudinal waves are a bit different to transverse waves

How are longitudinal waves represented when drawing it?

Answer 3

• compressions (squished lines)
• rarefactions (far away lines)