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If so, please provide example.

2007-04-23 10:04:43 · 3 answers · asked by Gurpz 2 in Science & Mathematics Physics

I understand both of your examples, however water waves are considered as both Longitudinal and Transverse.

2007-04-23 10:23:52 · update #1

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My first thought was light on a mirror. Another: a vibrating cord fastened at the far end can have a standing wave due to reflection.

2007-04-23 10:36:16 · answer #1 · answered by sojsail 7 · 0 0

Yes - an echo is simply a reflection and most waves can be reflected. An example would be water waves reflecting off a wall, such as the side of a swimming pool.

2007-04-23 10:13:23 · answer #2 · answered by Diana 2 · 0 0

Absolutely.

Ocean water wave bouncing off a seawall. Light bouncing off a mirror. I'm sure folks can think of a hundred examples.

2007-04-23 10:10:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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