Mechanical waves are classified into two types: transverse and longitudinal waves. Radio wave is an example of transverse wave and sound wave is an example of longitudinal wave.

In a longitudinal wave, the medium or the channel moves in the same direction with respect to the wave. Here, the movement of the particles is from left to right and forces other particles to vibrate. In a transverse wave the medium or the channel moves perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

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2024年7月26日 · The longitudinal waves consist of compressions and rarefactions while Transverse waves are waves in which particles present in the medium travel perpendicularly to the direction of the wave. The transverse waves consist of crests and troughs.

2023年8月30日 · In this post, we’ll break down two main types of waves: transverse and longitudinal waves. We’ll explain how they differ, what they have in common, and content like crests, troughs, and other parts of a wave.

2019年12月5日 · Waves can be divided into two main types: transverse and longitudinal. Transverse waves oscillate perpendicular to the direction of travel; longitudinal waves oscillate parallel to it. There are many examples of each in every day life and some media, like earth and water, can experience both.

2024年11月6日 · Light waves are purely transverse, while sound waves are purely longitudinal. Ocean waves are a peculiar mixture of transverse and longitudinal, with parcels of water moving in elliptical trajectories as waves pass.