From d73753dfcbf25a8316993c4d9fdfc58d740b13b9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: BrightCove Date: Thu, 23 Jan 2025 13:15:40 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] Update waves-characteristics.md --- sound.md => waves-characteristics.md | 4 ++++ 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+) rename sound.md => waves-characteristics.md (85%) 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 +
ii. Electromagnetic Wave