14. Exit Ticket:
ïŹHow do the characteristics of
transverse waves and
longitudinal waves compare
15. Answer:
ïŹ Both waves transmit energy.
â Transverse waves can travel through empty
space or a medium while longitudinal waves
require a medium to transfer.
â In a Transverse Wave the energy travels
perpendicularly to the wave
â In a Longitudinal Wave the energy travels parallel
to the wave
17. Essential Learnings
ïŹTransverse Waves
â Energy travels perpendicular to the
wave
â Do not require a medium
â Amplitude is the distance from the
rest position to the crest or trough of
the wave.
â Light travels in Transverse Waves
18. Essential Learnings
ïŹLongitudinal Waves
â Energy travels parallel to the wave
â The portion of this wave where it is
crowded together is called the
compression
â The portion where the space
between compressions is greatest is
called the rarefaction.
19. Essential Learnings
ïŹLongitudinal Waves
â Requires a medium
â Wavelength is the distance from one
compression to the next compression
of the wave.
â Sound being produced by vibrations
travels in Longitudinal Waves