Parts of Longitudinal Wave
The following properties characterize longitudinal waves:
Compression: Longitudinal waves have regions of high pressure called compressions, where particles are close to each other.
Rarefaction: Rarefactions are the regions of low pressure, where particles are spread further apart.
Note: In longitudinal waves, the particles in areas of compression are closer together than on average, while in areas of rarefaction, the particles are further apart than on average.
Wavelength: The wavelength of a longitudinal wave is the distance between two consecutive compressions or rarefactions.
Amplitude: It is the maximum displacement of a point on the wave from its rest position.
Period: The period is the time taken by the wave to complete one wavelength.
Frequency: Frequency of longitudinal wave is the number of wavelengths per second.
Longitudinal Waves
Longitudinal Waves are a type of mechanical wave in which the particle oscillates parallel to the direction of the wave. The displacement of the medium in a longitudinal wave is along the direction of wave propagation. Examples of longitudinal waves include sound waves, seismic P waves, ultrasound waves, etc.
In this article, we will learn about Longitudinal Waves, their definition, formula, and examples, along with a comparison with transverse waves.
Table of Content
- What are Longitudinal Waves?
- Examples of Longitudinal Waves
- Longitudinal Waves Formula
- Longitudinal Waves Formulas
- Formation of Longitudinal waves
- Longitudinal Wave of Sound
- Longitudinal Waves of Pressure
- Parts of Longitudinal Wave
- Longitudinal Wave Diagram
- Longitudinal Waves Characteristics
- Particle Vibration
- Difference Between Longitudinal Waves and Transverse Waves