Fundamentals of Waves

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 Fundamentals of Waves

 
  Transverse Wave  
 

Medium particles vibrate in a direction perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.

Example: Water wave, electromagnetic wave and lightwave.

 
 

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  Longitudinal Wave  
 

Medium particles vibrate in a direction parallel to the direction of wave propagation

Example: Sound wave

 
 

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