Physics - AQA GCSE: Describe Longitudinal Waves (in terms of Vibration direction & Particle movement) & Examples

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Describe Longitudinal Waves (in terms of Vibration direction & Particle movement) & Examples

Miqdaam Hamed Hassan · Accepted Answer

1) the vibrations are parallel to the direction of wave travel (undergo compression & rarefaction):
2) Particles move backwards and forwards between compressions as the wave is transmitted through the medium
EXAMPLES:
- sound waves
- ultrasound waves
- seismic P-waves

Physics - AQA GCSE

Describe Longitudinal Waves (in terms of Vibration direction & Particle movement) & Examples

1) the vibrations are parallel to the direction of wave travel (undergo compression & rarefaction): 2) Particles move backwards and forwards between compressions as the wave is transmitted through the medium EXAMPLES: - sound waves - ultrasound waves - seismic P-waves

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