Difference between transverse and longitudinal wave {4 differences} - Science - Sound

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Difference between transverse and longitudinal wave {4
differences}

Lakshya Shukla · Accepted Answer

Longitudinal WaveTransverse
WaveLongitudinal waves are those in which the particles of
the medium oscillates parallel to the propagation of the wave
Transverse waves are those in which the particles of the medium
oscillates perpendicular to the direction of the wave Longitudinal
wave always needs a medium to propagate These are mechanical waves
Wave propagating along the length of a spring is a longitudinal
wave Sound wave is a longitudinal wave Transverse wave that needs
medium to propagate is a mechanical wave Water waves (formation of
ripples in a pond) are transverse waves Electromagnetic waves
(example: light) are also transverse waves (electric and magnetic
field oscillates perpendicular to the propagation of the wave) but
these waves don 't need a medium to propagate
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Difference between transverse and longitudinal wave. {4 differences}