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Waves - Coggle Diagram
Waves
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Longitudinal Waves
In longitudinal waves, the vibrations are parallel to the direction of wave travel.
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Transverse waves
In tranverse waves, the vibrations are at right angles to the direction of wave travel.
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Waves can be described as oscillations, or vibrations, about a rest position.
sound waves cause air particles to vibrate back and forth
ripples cause water particles to vibrate up and down
Electromagnetic Waves
Electromagnetic waves cause oscillations in electrical and magnetic fields. All electromagnetic waves are transverse.
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