Generating waves whenever the form of communication being displaced in a similar direction as well as in the reverse way of the wave's designated points, could be determined as Longitudinal waves.
A wave running the length of something like a Slinky stuffed animal, which expands as well as reduces the spacing across spindles, produces a fine image or graphic.
Because it can store electric energy when disconnected from its charging circuit. Commonly used in electronic devices to maintain power supply while batteries change.