Transverse Waves

Transverse Waves

1. A transverse wave is a wave that vibrates the medium at right angles, or perpendicular, to the direction in which the wave travels.

   • Crest
     • The high point on a transverse wave.
   • Trough
     • The low point on a transverse wave
   • Example
     • When you make a wave on a rope, the wave moves from one end of the rope to the other.
       • The rope itself moves up and down or from side to side, at right angles to the direction in which the wave travels

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