縦たて波なみ

noun

longitudinal wave

Physics term for a wave where the oscillation is parallel to the direction of propagation, such as sound waves in air. Contrasts with 横波 (transverse wave).

See also: 横波 (よこなみ)

• 音おん波ぱは縦たて波なみの一いっ種しゅです。

  Sound waves are a type of longitudinal wave.

• 縦たて波なみと横よこ波なみの違ちがいを説せつ明めいしてください。

  Please explain the difference between longitudinal and transverse waves.