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What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

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nataly862011 [7]3 years ago

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<span> Displacement of the medium perpendicular to the direction of propagation of the wave. that would be your answer</span>

Deffense [45]3 years ago

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<span>For transverse waves the displacement of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of propagation of the wave. A ripple on a pond and a wave on a string are easily visualized transverse waves. </span>

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