Transverse and Longitudinal Waves
 

Transverse and Longitudinal Waves problem 26


A transverse wave and a longitudinal wave both travel in the same direction down a long stretched spring. Which statement is not correct for these two forms of wave?


  • The displacement measurements for the particles of the two waves are made at right angles to each other.


  • The energy transferred by the two waves is in the same direction.


  • The velocities of the two waves are in the same direction.


  • The wavelength measurements for the two waves are made at right angles to each other.


 

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