Waves Flashcards by Saskia M | Brainscape

Q

Transverse waves

A

Oscillations are perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer

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Longitudinal waves

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Oscillations are parallel to the direction of energy transfer

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Q

Wave speed =

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Distance divided by time

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