Question

identify the properties of transverse and longitudinal waves. amplitude: compression: frequency: period: wavelength:

Explanation:

• Amplitude: For transverse waves, amplitude is the maximum displacement of particles from the rest position perpendicular to the wave direction. For longitudinal waves, it is related to the maximum compression or rarefaction of particles.
• Compression: A property of longitudinal waves where particles are close together. Transverse waves do not have compression.
• Frequency: Applies to both transverse and longitudinal waves. It is the number of wave cycles per unit time.
• Period: Applies to both transverse and longitudinal waves. It is the time taken for one complete wave cycle (\(T=\frac{1}{f}\), where \(f\) is frequency).
• Wavelength: For transverse waves, it is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs. For longitudinal waves, it is the distance between two consecutive compressions or rarefactions.

Answer:

• Amplitude: Both transverse and longitudinal waves
• Compression: Longitudinal waves only
• Frequency: Both transverse and longitudinal waves
• Period: Both transverse and longitudinal waves
• Wavelength: Both transverse and longitudinal waves