Description
Before watching this video, please ensure that you have understood the concepts covered in Topic 5 (Waves in matter), particularly those in the Sound waves and Ultrasound videos.
In this video, we’ll discuss the properties of two different types of longitudinal waves – sound waves and seismic waves – and some of the fascinating ways in which they’re used.
Please note that this is a higher tier-only video.
Key Words
interface, S-wave, wave, refract, transducer, normal, refraction, ultrasonic, velocity, ultrasound, longitudinal, sonar, reflection, echolocation, absorb, medium, transmit, media, reflect, material, absorption, earthquake, transmission, P-wave
