A crest in a transverse wave corresponds to a in a longitudinal wave
Physics · Middle School · Wed Jan 13 2021
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In a transverse wave, the crest corresponds to a compression in a longitudinal wave.
To clarify further:
- In a transverse wave, the crest is the highest point of the wave, representing the maximum positive displacement from the equilibrium position.
- In a longitudinal wave, the corresponding feature to a crest is a compression. A compression is the region where the particles of the medium are closest together, representing the maximum positive pressure or density.
So, the crest in a transverse wave and the compression in a longitudinal wave both represent points of maximum disturbance, but the nature of the disturbance (either displacement or compression) depends on the type of wave.