Transverse & Longitudinal Waves

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Transverse & Longitudinal Waves

  • TRANSVERSE WAVES:
    • The vibrations are perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer.
    • They don't require something to travel through.
    • Most waves are transverse, including: all ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES, RIPPLES and waves in water and waves on a STRING. 
  • LONGITUDINAL WAVES:
    • The vibrations are parallel to the direction of…

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