Waves can either be transverse or longitudinal
Describe the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves.
Figure 1 shows a longitudinal wave.
Figure 1
Add labels to Figure 1, showing clearly what is meant by the terms:
Compression Rarefaction
Figure 2 below shows a duck floating on the surface of a pond.
Figure 2
As waves pass beneath the duck, they cause the duck to move.
Add arrows to Figure 2 showing the direction in which the duck will move.
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