Transverse and longitudinal waves

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Frequency

Sound waves are examples of longitudinal waves. As the frequency increases, the wavelength decreases.

transverse increases

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The diagram shows a transverse wave. The frequency is the number of waves per second. The unit of frequency is Hz.

longitudinal meter m/s

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