How do oscillations move in a longitudinal wave?

Longitudinal Waves The oscillations are parallel to the direction of energy transfer. Sound waves travel as a longitudinal wave in air.

1. How does oscillation in a longitudinal wave?
2. Which way do the particles in a longitudinal wave oscillate?
3. How do vibrations move in a longitudinal wave?
4. Do longitudinal waves have oscillations parallel to the direction of motion?

How does oscillation in a longitudinal wave?

The direction of these oscillations is the difference between longitudinal or transverse waves. In longitudinal waves , the vibrations are parallel to the direction of wave travel. In tranverse waves , the vibrations are at right angles to the direction of wave travel.

Which way do the particles in a longitudinal wave oscillate?

In a longitudinal wave the particles are displaced parallel to the direction the wave travels.

How do vibrations move in a longitudinal wave?

Longitudinal waves

A longitudinal wave is one where all the particles of the medium (such as gas, liquid or solid) vibrate in the same direction as the wave.

Do longitudinal waves have oscillations parallel to the direction of motion?

Both the transverse and longitudinal waves have different directions of oscillations. Transverse waves will have oscillations perpendicular to the direction of travel. Longitudinal waves will have oscillations parallel to the direction of travel, as shown in the diagram.