transverse motion
1Transverse wave — Transverse plane wave A light wave is an example of a transverse wave …
2transverse wave — Physics. a wave in which the direction of displacement is perpendicular to the direction of propagation, as a surface wave of water. Cf. longitudinal wave. [1920 25] * * * ▪ physics motion in which all points on a wave oscillate along paths …
3Transverse Doppler effect — In special relativity, the transverse Doppler effect is the nominal redshift component associated with transverse (i.e. lateral) observation, and is important both theoretically and experimentally.OverviewIf the predictions of special relativity… …
4transverse wave — a wave in which the oscillatory motion is perpendicular to the direction of propagation …
5transverse wave — A wave generated by shearing displacement where wave motion is perpendicular to direction of propagation [16] …
6transverse wave — /ˈtrænzvɜs weɪv/ (say tranzvers wayv) noun a wave in which the vibrations of particles of the medium (as in a wave motion in a stretched wire or string) or the directions of the oscillating electromagnetic fields (as in an electromagnetic wave)… …
7motion plate — noun Britain : a transverse plate usually of annealed cast steel which is situated between the cylinders and driving axle of an inside cylinder locomotive and to which the slide bars and intermediate valve rod guides are attached …
8transverse mass — noun : the ratio of the accelerating force to the acceleration when the acceleration is perpendicular to the line of motion …
9Proper motion — The proper motion of a star is its angular change in position over time as seen from the center of mass of the solar system.[1] It is measured in seconds of arc per year, arcsec/yr, where 3600 arcseconds equal one degree.[2] This contrasts with… …
10Ship motion test — traight line testThe velocity dependent derivatives Yv and Nv of the ship at any draft and trim can be determined from the model test carried in towing tank. The model is towed with a constant velocity corresponding to a given ship Froude no. at… …
