Waves

Waves

1. Transverse

   • Light and all other Electromagnetic (EM) waves
   • S-waves
   • Waves on strings and springs
   • Ripples on water

2. In transverse waves the vibrations are at 90º to the direction of travel of the wave.

3. In longitudinal waves the vibrations are along the same direction as the wave is travelling

4. Longitudinal

   • Sound and ultrasound
   • P-waves
   • A slinky spring when you push and pull the end

5. Oscilloscopes always show things as transverse waves - even sound