Can a Transverse Wave Travel in Air? - Physics

Can a transverse wave travel in air?

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No, transverse waves cannot travel in air. They can only travel in media which posses rigidity.

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Chapter 3: Sound - Exercise 3.1 ii [Page 136]

Chapter 3 Sound
Exercise 3.1 ii | Q 9 | Page 136

A wire of length 80 cm has a frequency of 256 Hz. Calculate the length of a similar wire under similar tension, which will have frequency 1024 Hz

Displacement distance graph of two sound waves A and B, travelling in a medium, are as shown in the diagram below.

Study the two sound waves and compare their:

1) Amplitudes

2) Wavelengths

Define wavelength term in relation to a wave.

State two factors on which the speed of a wave travelling in a medium depends.

How do bats avoid obstacles in their way, when in flight?

Name the waves which are used in sonar to find the depth of a sea. Give one reason for their use.

Name the principle on which a soundboard works.

A cork piece is floating on the surface of the water in a pond. A piece of pebble is dropped into the water. What will be your observation?

The direction of the incident sound, the direction of reflected sound, and the normal are in different Planes.