What is the difference between the way matter responds to a transverse wave and a longitudal wave?
A. Matter moves in the same direction in a longitudal wave, and at right angles to the direction of a transverse wave.
B. Matter moves at right angles to the direction of a longitudal wave, and at right angles to the direction of a transverse wave.
C. A longitudal wave dose not need matter through which to travel, while a transverse does.
D. A longitudal wave needs matter through which to travel, while a transverse wave does not.
Sorry i forgot to say that my answer is A.
A is correct.
The correct answer is D. A longitudinal wave needs matter through which to travel, while a transverse wave does not.
To understand this, let's first define these two types of waves:
1. Longitudinal Wave: In a longitudinal wave, the particles of the medium vibrate parallel to the direction in which the wave travels. For example, when you push a slinky back and forth, the coils move back and forth in the same direction as the wave.
2. Transverse Wave: In a transverse wave, the particles of the medium vibrate perpendicular to the direction in which the wave travels. For example, when you move a rope up and down, the individual parts of the rope move up and down at right angles to the direction of the wave.
Now let's consider how matter responds to these waves:
A. Matter moves in the same direction in a longitudinal wave, and at right angles to the direction of a transverse wave. This is incorrect because matter does not move in the same direction as the wave in a longitudinal wave. Instead, it vibrates parallel to the direction of the wave.
B. Matter moves at right angles to the direction of a longitudinal wave, and at right angles to the direction of a transverse wave. This is also incorrect because matter does not move at right angles to the direction of a longitudinal wave. Instead, it moves parallel to the direction of the wave.
C. A longitudinal wave does not need matter through which to travel, while a transverse wave does. This is also incorrect. Both types of waves require some form of matter or medium through which to propagate. For example, sound waves are longitudinal waves that require a medium such as air, water, or solids to travel through.
D. A longitudinal wave needs matter through which to travel, while a transverse wave does not. This is the correct answer. Longitudinal waves, like sound waves, require particles of matter to pass energy along, as they compress and rarefy the particles of the medium. On the other hand, transverse waves, such as light waves or waves on a guitar string, can propagate through empty space because they do not rely on particles of matter to transfer energy.
In summary, the difference between how matter responds to a transverse wave and a longitudinal wave is that a longitudinal wave requires matter through which to travel, while a transverse wave does not.