Transverse and Longitudinal waves
Transverse and Longitudinal waves: Overview
This topic covers concepts such as Progressive and Stationary Wave, Transverse and Longitudinal Waves, Wave Pulse and Continuous Waves, Sound Waves, Terms in Wave Motion, Frequency and Time Period, Amplitude, etc.
Important Questions on Transverse and Longitudinal waves
Name some examples of a transverse wave. Does each type of transverse wave require material medium?

The speed of propagation of a wave in a medium is . The equation of motion of a point at is given by . Taking all the values in the SI unit, find the wavelength of the wave.

The expression for a sinusoidal travelling wave is given as:
Taking all the values in the given equation in the SI units, rewrite this expression for the displacement at .

The expression for a sinusoidal wave at a fixed location can be written as:

In SI units, angular frequency is normally presented in radians per second.


Angular frequency is a _____ quantity.

Calculate the angular frequency (in degrees) of an oscillating object with a time period of seconds.

_____ waves generated in a pipe filled with air by moving the piston up and down.

Air can sustain only longitudinal waves.

Describe the process of producing a continuous wave in a air filled pipe.

Define wave motion. Write down the characteristics of wave motion.

The equation of a transverse wave travelling along a string is given by , where are in meters and is in seconds Find the amplitude, wavelength speed and frequency of the wave.

Explain longitudinal wave motion.

What are the characteristics of a medium through which: mechanical waves propagates.

In a region of constant potential


Gravity waves or Gravitational waves are ripples in space-time fabric, generated by accelerated _____.

Gravity waves or Gravitational waves are ripples in space-time fabric, generated by accelerated masses.

