We know that Sound Waves are Longitudinal Waves...
But still while drawing diagrams to show wavelength,amplitude,timbre etc.
we show the sound wave as a transverse wave in the diagram ?
why we do that ?
Dear student,
Sound waves are always longitudinal in nature. They are represented by compressions and rare fractions of oscillating particles. When we show the amplitude, wavelength, etc of a sound wave, we are not drawing the actual sound wave but a depiction in form sine wave. This is done because of ease of understanding.
A actual sound wave and its sinusoidal depiction is shown below for your understanding.
Hope this clears your doubts.
Regards
Sound waves are always longitudinal in nature. They are represented by compressions and rare fractions of oscillating particles. When we show the amplitude, wavelength, etc of a sound wave, we are not drawing the actual sound wave but a depiction in form sine wave. This is done because of ease of understanding.
A actual sound wave and its sinusoidal depiction is shown below for your understanding.
Hope this clears your doubts.
Regards