Explore the differences between longitudinal and transverse waves
Particle Motion: Particles oscillate perpendicular (up and down) to the direction of wave propagation
Examples: Light waves, electromagnetic waves, water surface waves, waves on strings
Components: Crests (peaks), troughs (valleys), wavelength, amplitude
Particle Motion: Particles oscillate parallel (back and forth) to the direction of wave propagation
Examples: Sound waves, seismic P-waves, compression waves in springs
Components: Compressions (high density regions), rarefactions (low density regions)