PH-819
Transverse and longitudinal waves
Physics · Secondary 3 · Medium · Transverse and longitudinal waves
A ripple on the surface of water travels from left to right. A small leaf on the surface moves up and down as the ripple passes. What type of wave is this, and how is the leaf’s motion related to the direction of energy transfer?
- Transverse wave; motion is perpendicular to energy transfer
- Transverse wave; motion is parallel to energy transfer
- Longitudinal wave; motion is perpendicular to energy transfer
- Longitudinal wave; motion is parallel to energy transfer
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