Question

In your own words, explain the meaning of the following terms:

a- Transverse waves

b- Longitudinal waves

c- Standing waves

d- Shock waves

Answer 1

a) Transverse wave - is a moving wave whose oscillation are perpendicular to the direction of the wave

b) Longitudinal wave - are waves in which the displacement of the medium is in the same direction as , or the opposite direction to , the direction of propagation of the wave

c) Standing waves - a vibration of a system in which some particular points remain fixed while others between them vibrate with maximum amplitude

d) shock waves is a type of propagating disturbance that moves faster than the local speed of sound in the medium .