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2 years ago

What is a transverse wave

Physics

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Anvisha [2.4K]2 years ago

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Answer:

In Physics, a transverse wave is a moving wave whose oscillations are perpendicular to the direction of the wave. A simple demonstration of the wave can be created on a horizontal length of the string by securing one end of the string and moving the other up and down. Light is another example of a transverse wave, where the oscillations are electric and magnetic fields that are at right angles to the ideal light rays that describe the direction of propagation.

Explanation:

Transverse waves commonly occur in elastic solids, oscillations, in this case, are the displacement of solid particles from their relaxed position, in the direction perpendicular to the propagation of the wave. Since these displacements correspond to local shear deformation of the material, the transverse waves of this form are known as a shear wave. In seismology, shear waves are also known as secondary waves or S-waves.

Examples of Transverse waves

Some examples of transverse waves are listed below:

The ripples on the surface of the water

Electromagnetic waves

Stadium or a human wave

Ocean Waves

The secondary waves of an earthquake

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tankabanditka [31]2 years ago

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Answer:

a wave vibrating at right angles to the direction of its propagation.

Explanation:

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