1 / 13

Types of Waves Explained – Transverse vs Longitudinal with Real-Life Examples

Confused about waves in Physics? Learn the key differences between transverse and longitudinal waves with clear visuals, relatable analogies, and real-world examples like S-waves, P-waves, sound, and water ripples. Physics Models brings wave concepts to life through easy explanations and student-friendly content to build strong conceptual clarity. For more information, visit: https://physicsmodels.com/

physicsmodels
Télécharger la présentation

Types of Waves Explained – Transverse vs Longitudinal with Real-Life Examples

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. AN INTRODUCTION TO Types of Waves

  2. Earthquakes are waves we can feel! Some of these waves cause the ground to shake up and down (S-waves) or side to side (P-waves). In this lesson, we will learn more about waves and their types.

  3. Learning Outcomes Define what a wave is. Differentiate transverse from longitudinal waves. Cite examples for each wave type.

  4. What Is a Wave? A small drop of water on a calm water surface can create ripples. It is a series of vibrations or oscillations traveling from one point to another. It carries energy without transferring matter.

  5. TYPES OF WAVES: vibrations of particles are perpendicular to the direction of travel Transverse Wave crest vibration amplitude direction of travel wavelength trough

  6. TYPES OF WAVES: vibrations of particles are parallel to the direction of travel Longitudinal Wave vibration direction of travel compression rarefaction

  7. Slinky Wave Models Let's think. How could you use a Slinky to demonstrate how transverse and longitudinal waves behave?

  8. Examples of Waves Transverse Longitudinal light waves ripple on a water surface Slinky moving up and down S-waves sound waves Slinky move back and forth P-waves

  9. Wrap Up Transverse Wave Longitudinal Wave Wave vibrations or oscillations traveling in space particles vibrate perpendicular to the direction of travel particles vibrate parallel to the direction of travel

  10. Reference CK-12. "Waves and Wave Properties." Retrieved November 20, 2022 from https://www.ck12.org/book/ck-12-physics--- intermediate/section/10.4/

  11. Resource Page Use these icons and illustrations in your Canva Presentation. Happy designing! Don't forget to delete this page before presenting.

  12. Try this background for online class. *Please delete this section before downloading.

  13. Contact Us! www.physicsmodels.com physicsmodels@kad24.com

More Related