What are the significant similarities and differences between longitudinal and transverse waves? Give examples of each.

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Lainey Copeland

15 November, 21:17

What are the significant similarities and differences between longitudinal and transverse waves? Give examples of each.

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Alina Schwartz · Answer 1

They are both mechanical waves that need a material for their propagation. longitudinal - their direction and travel are on the same plane i. e sound while the direction of travel and direction of vibration in transverse are perpendicular to each other i. e light.