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QUESTION - __________________ Define transverse waves and write two examples ? __________________

Answer 1

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TRANSEVERSE WAVE-

In this type of wave the particles move in a direction perpendicular to the direction of propagation.

• They do not cause any pressure variations in the medium in which they travel.
• They move through alternate crest and troughs.

For example, Radio wave, light wave.

Answer 2

a wave that vibrates at an angle of 90 degrees to the direction that it is moving is called transverse wave.

Examples of transverse waves include:

ripples on the surface of water.

vibrations in a guitar string.

a Mexican wave in a sports stadium.

electromagnetic waves – eg light waves, microwaves, radio waves.

seismic S-waves.