Transverse waves are waves that are moving perpendicular to the direction of propagation. If you anchor one end of a ribbon or string and hold the other end in your hand, you can create transverse waves by moving your hand up and down.
Longitudinal waves are when the waves vibrate in the same way. which means that the movement of the medium is in the same direction as or the opposite direction to the motion of the wave.
Electro-Magnetic vs. Mechanical:
Electro-Magnetic waves are produced from the sun and are vacuumed into the earths atmosphere. All light waves are examples of electromagnetic waves. A mechanical wave is a wave that is not capable of transmitting its energy through a vacuum. Mechanical waves need a medium to travel around. A sound wave is an example of a mechanical wave.
Types of Waves
Transverse:
Transverse waves are waves that are moving perpendicular to the direction of propagation. If you anchor one end of a ribbon or string and hold the other end in your hand, you can create transverse waves by moving your hand up and down.
Longitudinal waves are when the waves vibrate in the same way. which means that the movement of the medium is in the samedirection as or the opposite direction to the motion of the wave.
Electro-Magnetic vs. Mechanical:
Electro-Magnetic waves are produced from the sun and are vacuumed into the earths atmosphere. All light waves are examples of electromagnetic waves.A mechanical wave is a wave that is not capable of transmitting its energy through a vacuum. Mechanical waves need a medium to travel around. A sound wave is an example of a mechanical wave.