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What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

Fed [463]

To explain how transverse and longitudinal waves work, let us give two examples for each particular case.

In the case of transverse waves, the displacement of the medium is PERPENDICULAR to the direction of the wave. One way to visualize this effect is when you have a rope and between two people the rope is shaken horizontally. The shift is done from top to bottom. This phenomenon is common to see it in solids but rarely in liquids and gases. A common application usually occurs in electromagnetic radiation.

On the other hand in the longitudinal waves the displacement of the medium is PARALLEL to the direction of propagation of the wave. A clear example of this phenomenon is when a Slinky is pushed along a table where each of the rings will also move. From practice, sound waves enclose the definition of longitudinal wave displacement.

Therefore the correct answer is:

C. In transverse waves the displacement is perpendicular to the direction of propagation of the wave, while in longitudinal waves the displacement is parallel to the direction of propagation.

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4 years ago

In most cases, letters of reconmendation are required for addmission to?

kykrilka [37]

Answer:

Get your recommenders to mention diverse achievements. ...

Help your recommenders with relevant info. ...

The letter should always include examples of things you did. ...

The letter should show how you improved over time. ...

The tone of the letter should not be too dry.

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3 years ago

How does water affect the coastal climate?

JulijaS [17]

Large bodies of water such as oceans, seas, and large lakes affect the climate of an area. Water heats and cools more slowly than land. Thus, in the summer, the coastal regions will stay cooler and in winter warmer. A more moderate climate with a smaller temperature range is created.

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4 years ago

The reaction equation below shows the formation of aluminum oxide. Which set of coefficient balances the equation?

lions [1.4K]

I think that it would be B

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3 years ago

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Starting from rest, a small block of mass m slides frictionlessly down a circular wedge of mass M and radius R which is placed o

guapka [62]

Answer:

Part a)

$V = \sqrt{\frac{2\frac{m}{M}gR}{(\frac{M}{m} + 1)}}$

$v = \frac{M}{m}\sqrt{\frac{2\frac{m}{M}gR}{(\frac{M}{m} + 1)}}$

Part b)

Since on the block wedge system there is no external force in horizontal direction so the Center of mass will not move in horizontal direction but in vertical direction it will move

so displacement in Y direction is given as

$y_{cm} = \frac{mR}{m + M}$

Explanation:

PART A)

As we know that there is no external force on the system of two masses in horizontal direction

So here the two masses will have its momentum conserved in horizontal direction

So we have

$mv + MV = 0$

Also we know that here no friction force on the system so total energy will always remains conserved

So we have

$\frac{1}{2}mv^2 + \frac{1}{2}MV^2 = mgR$

now we have

$\frac{1}{2}m(\frac{MV}{m})^2 + \frac{1}{2}MV^2 = mgR$

$\frac{1}{2}MV^2(\frac{M}{m} + 1) = mgR$

so we have

$V = \sqrt{\frac{2\frac{m}{M}gR}{(\frac{M}{m} + 1)}}$

and another block has speed

$v = \frac{M}{m}\sqrt{\frac{2\frac{m}{M}gR}{(\frac{M}{m} + 1)}}$

Part b)

Since on the block wedge system there is no external force in horizontal direction so the Center of mass will not move in horizontal direction but in vertical direction it will move

so displacement in Y direction is given as

$y_{cm} = \frac{mR}{m + M}$

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3 years ago