Compare and contrast transverse waves and longitudinal waves.

Hallie Stanton

Hallie Stanton

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2022-11-18

Compare and contrast transverse waves and longitudinal waves.

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In transverse waves the motion of the particles is perpendicular to the motion of the wave. For instance, light waves. On the other hand, in longitudinal waves the motion of the particles is parallel to the motion of the wave. For instance, ultrasound waves.

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