Oscillations perpendicular to direction of wave

Transverse waves will have oscillations perpendicular to the direction of travel.

1. What wave oscillates perpendicular to the direction of wave travel?
2. When the oscillations are perpendicular?
3. Which type of wave oscillates perpendicular?
4. When the oscillations are parallel to the direction of?

What wave oscillates perpendicular to the direction of wave travel?

Transverse waves are waves that are oscillating perpendicularly to the direction of propagation. If you anchor one end of a ribbon or string and hold the other end in your hand, you can create transverse waves by moving your hand up and down.

When the oscillations are perpendicular?

A transverse wave is a moving wave whose oscillations are perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

Which type of wave oscillates perpendicular?

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.

When the oscillations are parallel to the direction of?

A wave in which particles oscillate parallel to the direction of wave propagation is known as a longitudinal wave. Sound wave through air is an example of longitudinal wave.