Waves

Introduction

In this prezi we will talk about the difference between transverse waves and longitudinal waves. We hope you enjoy!

Introduction

Transverse

This wave is a light wave. This type of wave is classified by "peaks and valleys". These are called crests and troughs. Graphs with a horizantal line read crests and troughs. Crests are the mountain peaks of the mountains above the line. Troughs are the lowest point of the mountains below the line. Amplitude is how high that mountain is. Wavelength is the length in between crests.

Longitudinal

Longitudinal waves have at least 3 basic characteristics they are compression, refractions, and altitudes. Longitudinal waves are sound waves. They also create vibration. Longitudinal waves hold all the potential energy associated with transverse waves.

Differences

Longitudinal waves are sound waves. Transverse waves are light waves. They both create vibrations. Transverse waves' disturbances/effects move perpinduclar to the actual wave. Longitudinal waves' disturbances move with the waves.

Conclusion

Those where the differences between the two waves! Of course, these are just two of the many types of waves. We hope you learned lots and enjoyed it!