Transverse Wave

Along A Guitar String

Transverse Wave Along A Guitar String

Below you can see a slow motion video of a guitar string being plucked. Notice how the wave moves along the string in a transverse fashion. (File Size - 362 KB) © Most Rights Reserved

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