diff --git a/sound.md b/waves-characteristics.md similarity index 85% rename from sound.md rename to waves-characteristics.md index 4434d2f..dae368b 100644 --- a/sound.md +++ b/waves-characteristics.md @@ -12,6 +12,10 @@ The movement of the disturbance through a medium due to repeated periodic motion Mechanical Wave - *Periodic* disturbance which *requires material medium* (i.e. solid, liquid or gas) *for its propagation*. These waves are characterized by the motion of the particles of a medium. These waves have well defined characteristics. +
+If the particles of a medium oscillate to and fro in the direction of wave propagation -> longitudinal wave +If the particles of a medium oscillate to and fro perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation -> Transverse wave +