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Longitudinal and Transverse Waves

 LONGITUDINAL WAVES

The waves in which the particles of a medium vibrate in the  direction of propagation of wave are called a longitudinal wave.

These waves propagate in the form of compressions and rarefactions.

Example: Sound waves in air.


TRANSVERSE WAVES

The waves in which the particles particles of a medium vibrate in the direction perpendicular to the direction of propagation of waves are called transverse waves.

These waves propagate in the form of Crests and troughs 

Example: water ripples

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