Key Stage 3
Meaning
A transverse wave is a wave in which the vibration is at right angles to the direction of the wave.
A single transverse wave on a string. |
About Transverse Waves
- There are two transverse waves you should know:
- Water Waves - Waves on the surface of the water.
- Electromagnetic Waves - Waves that include; radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, x-rays, gamma-rays.