Types+of+Waves

- Transverse: A transverse wave is where the particles travel in a perpendicular motion to the direction in which the wave is traveling. Light is an example of a transverse wave. []

- Longitudinal: the particles in a longitudinal wave move in a parallel motion with the direction of the wave. It consists of compressions and rarefaction to move. Sound is an example of and longitudinal wave.

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