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Examples of Transverse Waves & Longitudinal Waves
A transverse wave is a wave in which the particles of the medium vibrate perpendicular to the direction of propagation of the wave. Light is an example of a transverse wave. An oscillating string is another example of a transverse wave.

A longitudinal wave is a wave in which the particles of the medium vibrate in a direction parallel to the direction of propagation of wave.  eg: Sound waves.
 


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