Physics for IGCSE & O level - Waves And Sounds (Section 5 - No. 7)
What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?
Transverse waves have higher frequency
Longitudinal waves are always in the same direction, while transverse waves move perpendicular
Longitudinal waves have higher amplitude
Transverse waves are always in solids
Erläuterung
Transverse waves move perpendicular