Longitudinal particle displacement
The particle displacement of a longitudinal wave is the distance that a particle is displaced from its equilibrium (rest) position.
Direction
In a longitudinal wave, the particle displacement is parallel to the direction of wave travel, or energy propagation.
flashcards
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is particle displacement in a longitudinal wave? | The distance a particle is displaced from its equilibrium (rest) position. |
| In a longitudinal wave, how does the direction of particle displacement relate to the wave’s travel? | It is parallel to the direction of wave travel (energy propagation). |