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2 years ago

Compare and contrast transverse and longitudinal waves

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Nataliya [291]2 years ago

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In both transverse and longitudinal waves; energy is transferred in form of a wave.

The difference between transverse and longitudinal waves is that:

In transverse waves; the displacement of the medium is perpendicular to the propagation of the waves.

In longitudinal waves; the displacement of the medium is parallel to the propagation of the waves.

Alex_Xolod [135]2 years ago

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<em>Compare:</em>Longitudinal and transverse waves are mechanical waves, so both carry energy through particles of matter.

<em>Contrast:</em> Longitudinal waves transfer energy parallel to the direction of wave motion, and transverse waves transfer energy perpendicular to the direction of wave motion.

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