Difference between transverse and longitudinal sound waves (3 points ) - Science - Sound

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Difference between transverse and longitudinal sound waves (3
points )

Vipra Mishra · Accepted Answer

Dear Student

Differences between the transverse wave and longitudinal
wave:-
Transverse wave :-
(1)A transverse wave is a wave in which variation of the
amplitude of a wave is perpendicular to the direction of
propagation of wave
(2) Light wave, wave in string, wave developed in water etc
(3)In light wave electric and magnetic field oscillates normally
to the direction of motion of the wave
(4) It may propagate in the vacuum
Longitudinal wave :-
(1)A longitudinal wave is a wave in which variation of the
amplitude of wave is in the direction of the propagation of
wave
(2)sound wave, oscillation in the spring
(3)In spring wave elongation or compression occurs along the
direction of motion of the wave
(4) It can not propagate in the vacuum

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