Question

differentiate between transverse and longitudinal waves. Give one example for each.​

Answer 1

Answer:

transverse waves are always characterized by particle motion being perpendicular to wave motion. a longitutal wave is a wave in chich particles of the medium move pin a direction parallel to the direction that the wave moves

Answer 2

In contrast, the displacement of particles in the transverse wave is perpendicular to the direction the wave is travelling.

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Difference between Longitudinal and Transverse Wave.

Parameter Longitudinal wave Transverse wave

Example An example of a longitudinal wave is the earthquake P wave An example of a transverse wave is the earthquake S wave