Waves

Longitudinal wave - A longitudinal wave is a wave in which the motion of the medium is parallel to the motion of the wave.

For example: the motion of the medium.... is left to right...
the motion of the waves...Is to the right or to the left...

Sound waves are longitudinal. The air vibrates back and forth along the same direction as the wave is traveling.




Transverse wave - A transverse wave is a wave in which the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the motion of the wave.

For example: the motion of the medium is up to down....
the motion of the waves...Is to the right or to the left...
Water waves are mostly transverse. The water moves up and down while the wave travels over the surface of the water......


By:Cody-Gene