Questions:
1) Outline the differences between transverse and longitudinal waves in terms of the direction the waves travel and the direction the particles oscillate:
2) Draw a labelled diagram to illustrate the differences between a transverse and longitudinal wave:
3) Classify the following examples as transverse or longitudinal waves:
a) The bow wave caused by a boat
b) The sound you hear at a concert
c) The vibration of a guitar string
d) The wave that moves along a slinky string if it is pushed
4) What is the relationship between the amplitude of a transverse wave and the rarefactions and compressions of a longitudinal wave?