COLLEGE PHYSICS
COLLEGE PHYSICS
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781464196393
Author: Freedman
Publisher: MAC HIGHER
bartleby

Concept explainers

Shock Waves
Shock waves are common in continuum mechanics, and their dominance is attributable to the fact that they are stronger (or even less) compressible. Substantial perturbations propagated as sudden dynamic changes of a compressible medium supersonically. Sho…
bartleby

Videos

Question
Book Icon
Chapter 13, Problem 1QAP
To determine

To Explain:

The difference between longitudinal wave and transverse wave and give two examples.

Expert Solution & Answer
Check Mark

Explanation of Solution

  • In a longitudinal wave, the energy propagation is in the direction of motion, while the energy propagation is perpendicular to the direction of motion in a transverse wave.
  • Longitudinal waves contain sound and waves, a spring produced by extension and contraction. Transverse waves include the vibration of string and "wave" instruments in a stadium.
  • Longitudinal wave cannot be polarized, and transverse waves can be polarized.
  • Figure of longitudinal wave:

    •   COLLEGE PHYSICS, Chapter 13, Problem 1QAP , additional homework tip 1

  • Figure of transverse wave:

    •   COLLEGE PHYSICS, Chapter 13, Problem 1QAP , additional homework tip 2
    Examples of longitudinal and transverse wave:

    Longitudinal wave: Sound wave and ultra sound
    Transverse wave: Light wave and all the electromagnetic waves.

    Want to see more full solutions like this?

    Subscribe now to access step-by-step solutions to millions of textbook problems written by subject matter experts!
    Previous
    Chapter 12, Problem 87QAP
    Next
    Chapter 13, Problem 2QAP

    Chapter 13 Solutions

    COLLEGE PHYSICS

    Ch. 13 - Prob. 1QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 2QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 3QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 4QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 5QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 6QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 7QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 8QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 9QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 10QAP
    Ch. 13 - Prob. 11QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 12QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 13QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 14QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 15QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 16QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 17QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 18QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 19QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 20QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 21QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 22QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 23QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 24QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 25QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 26QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 27QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 28QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 29QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 30QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 31QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 32QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 33QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 34QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 35QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 36QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 37QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 38QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 39QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 40QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 41QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 42QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 43QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 44QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 45QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 46QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 47QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 48QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 49QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 50QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 51QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 52QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 53QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 54QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 55QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 56QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 57QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 58QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 59QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 60QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 61QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 62QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 63QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 64QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 65QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 66QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 67QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 68QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 69QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 70QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 71QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 72QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 73QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 74QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 75QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 76QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 77QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 78QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 79QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 80QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 81QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 82QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 83QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 84QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 85QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 86QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 87QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 88QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 89QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 90QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 91QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 92QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 93QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 94QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 95QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 96QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 97QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 98QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 99QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 100QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 101QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 102QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 103QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 104QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 105QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 106QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 107QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 108QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 109QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 110QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 111QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 112QAPCh. 13 - Prob. 113QAP
    Knowledge Booster
    Background pattern image
    Physics
    Learn more about
    Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, physics and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
    Similar questions
    Recommended textbooks for you
    Text book image
    Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student...
    Physics
    ISBN:9780078807213
    Author:Paul W. Zitzewitz
    Publisher:Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
    Text book image
    An Introduction to Physical Science
    Physics
    ISBN:9781305079137
    Author:James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres
    Publisher:Cengage Learning
    Text book image
    College Physics
    Physics
    ISBN:9781938168000
    Author:Paul Peter Urone, Roger Hinrichs
    Publisher:OpenStax College
    Text book image
    Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text
    Physics
    ISBN:9781133104261
    Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
    Publisher:Cengage Learning
    Text book image
    Physics for Scientists and Engineers
    Physics
    ISBN:9781337553278
    Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
    Publisher:Cengage Learning
    Text book image
    Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern ...
    Physics
    ISBN:9781337553292
    Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
    Publisher:Cengage Learning
    SEE MORE TEXTBOOKS
    Supersonic Speed and Shock Waves; Author: AK LECTURES;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfSSi3KJZB0;License: Standard YouTube License, CC-BY