Illustration to cite examples of longitudinal waves. Source: Unsplash/Kelly Sikkema Name an example of a longitudinal wave! Waves are the propagation of a vibration. Waves are divided into several types, one of which is longitudinal waves. These waves occur in everyday life, for example sound waves.
In addition to sound waves, there are many other examples of longitudinal waves. This material can be studied to increase understanding of physics.
Mention examples of longitudinal waves!
Illustration to cite examples of longitudinal waves. Source: Unsplash/Jason Rosewell
Quoted from Physics for Class XII Semester 1 High SchoolKamajaya (2008:3), based on the direction of vibration and the direction of propagation, waves are divided into transverse waves and longitudinal waves.
Longitudinal waves are waves whose direction of vibration coincides with or is parallel to the direction of propagation of the wave. Longitudinal waves include sound waves or atmospheric pressure waves.
Give an example of a longitudinal wave! Here are some examples.
The most common example of a longitudinal wave is a sound wave. Sound waves are described as spring-shaped with the direction of propagation and direction of vibration parallel. There are many sounds that can be heard every day, such as music, people talking, animal sounds and so on.
2. Sonic boom
Sonic boom or sonic boom it is a shock wave generated by a high-speed aircraft. When a plane flies faster than the speed of sound, air molecules cannot quickly move out of the plane’s path.
As a result of these air molecules, a pressure wave is created which builds up and becomes a large shock wave. This shock wave is called a sonic blast and has a parallel direction of propagation and vibration.
Another example of longitudinal waves are ultrasonic waves. Ultrasonic waves are vibrations with a frequency that exceeds the range of human hearing, 20 kilohertz to be precise.
Seismic waves are also called electromagnetic waves. These waves are waves that result from the movement of material within the Earth. Seismic waves can be measured and recorded using a seismograph.
Seismographs can record seismic activity, particularly to monitor volcanic activity. Examples of seismic waves are vibrations due to landslides, shifts of the earth’s plates, vibrations due to eruptions and so on.
Give an example of a longitudinal wave! Examples are sound waves, sonic booms, ultrasonic waves, and seismic waves. Also discover other types of waves so that your view of physics becomes broader. (KRIS)
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