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Gaurav Seth 7 years, 3 months ago
Transverse Waves
Waves in which the medium moves at right angles to the direction of the wave.
Examples of transverse waves:
The high point of a transverse wave is a crest. The low part is a trough.
Longitudinal Wave:
A longitudinal wave has the movement of the particles in the medium in the same dimension as the direction of movement of the wave.
Examples of longitudinal waves:
Parts of longitudinal waves:
Compression: where the particles are close together.
Rarefaction: where the particles are spread apart.
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