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What are longitudinal and transverse waves
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GPT 3.5
Longitudinal waves are waves in which the oscillations of the particles of the medium are parallel to the direction of the wave's propagation. The compressions and rarefactions in a longitudinal wave occur in the same direction as the wave is moving.
Transverse waves are waves in which the oscillations of the particles of the medium are perpendicular to the direction of the wave's propagation. This means that the motion of the particles is up and down or side to side, rather than back and forth.
Examples of longitudinal waves include sound waves and seismic waves, while examples of transverse waves include light waves and water waves.
Transverse waves are waves in which the oscillations of the particles of the medium are perpendicular to the direction of the wave's propagation. This means that the motion of the particles is up and down or side to side, rather than back and forth.
Examples of longitudinal waves include sound waves and seismic waves, while examples of transverse waves include light waves and water waves.