What is the difference between a transverse and longitudinal wave?
A transverse wave is a wave where the direction of vibration is perpendicular (90 degrees) to the direction of travel (an example would be a wave in the sea), and a longitudinal wave is a wave where the vibration and the direction of travel are in the same direction (an example would be a sound wave or a seismic P-wave).
JC
Related Physics GCSE answers
All answers ▸Explain the difference between current and voltage
How does Ice make drinks Ice cold?
An apple is suspended a string and a spring in parallel. When the string is cut, the apple falls, and the spring stretches and contracts repeatedly as the apple bounces. Describe the energy conversions that occur during this process.
Explain what led to the plum pudding model of the atom being replaced by the nuclear model of the atom.