A transverse wave is a wave where the particles in the medium move perpendicular (at right angles) to the direction of the source or its propagation (think of a snake slithering through grass) an example of a transverse wave could be a light wave. Light waves for instance don’t need a medium in order to propagate but transverse waves in general do need a medium.
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Wavelength
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The wavelength of a transverse wave (where the oscillation occurs perpendicular to the direction of propagation of the wave) is defined as the distance between two consecutive crests ot two consecutive troughs.
In a longitudinal wave, where the oscillation occurs parallel to the direction of propagation of the wave, the wavelength is defined as the distance between two consecutive compressions or between two consecutive rarefactions.
Other important definitions for a wave are:
- Frequency: the number of complete cycles per second
- Period: the time needed for one complete cycle to occur
- Amplitude: the distance between the equilibrium position and the maximum displacement of the wave
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False. This is because ellipses have 2 focus points and not only one.