What is the difference between longitudinal and transverse waves?

What is the difference between longitudinal and transverse waves?

Monjur Alahi

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2025-01-04 04:42

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Salim Ahmed Kawsar

a. Transverse wave : A wave in which particles of the medium vibrate in a direction perpendicular to the direction of propagation of wave is called transverse wave.

b. Longitudinal wave : A wave in which particles of the medium vibrate in a direction parallel to the direction of propagation of wave is called longitudinal wave.

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