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what is the defination of longitudinal waves and transeverse waves?

what is the defination of longitudinal waves and transeverse waves?

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BOLLU SRINIVAS
420 Points
8 years ago
longitudinal waves: the medium of particle vibration is parllel to propagation wave is called longitudinal  waves
Ex:sound waves
 
transvese waves: the medium of particle vibration is perpendicular to propagation wave is called  transevers waves
ex:light wave
E.Nandhini ketha
115 Points
6 years ago
Longitudinal waves are waves in which the displacement of the medium is in the same direction as, or the opposite direction to, the direction of propagation of the wave

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