Waves

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Waves. Longitudinal Waves. Particle displacement is parallel to the direction of wave propagation . Sound waves are an example of longitudinal waves. Transverse Waves. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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WAVES

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Longitudinal WavesParticle displacement is parallel to the direction of wave propagation. Sound waves are an example of longitudinal waves.

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Transverse WavesParticle displacement is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation. Waves passing down ropes or slinkies are examples of transverse waves.

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Water WavesInvolve a combination of both longitudinal and transverse motions.

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Wave Properties

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Dual Nature of LightLight can be regarded as either a wave or a single particle called a photon, and sometimes it can be regarded as both at the same time.

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Different wavelengths of light carry different amounts of energy.

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ATOMS

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