Figure Q3(a) shows two different modes of one-dimensional chain of atoms vibrate by displacing from equilibrium positions horizontally (longitudinal) and vertically (transversal). Explain these modes. direction of travel displacement Figure Q3(a) Longitudinal (upper chain) and Transversal (lower chain) waves.

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Figure Q3(a) shows two different modes of one-dimensional chain of atoms vibrate
by displacing from equilibrium positions horizontally (longitudinal) and vertically
(transversal). Explain these modes.
direction of travel
displacement
Figure Q3(a) Longitudinal (upper chain) and Transversal (lower chain) waves.
Transcribed Image Text:Figure Q3(a) shows two different modes of one-dimensional chain of atoms vibrate by displacing from equilibrium positions horizontally (longitudinal) and vertically (transversal). Explain these modes. direction of travel displacement Figure Q3(a) Longitudinal (upper chain) and Transversal (lower chain) waves.
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