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difference between longitudinal and transverse wave 4 to 5 points.

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Differences between the transverse wave and longitudinal wave:-

Transverse wave :-

(1)A transverse wave is a wave in which variation of the amplitude of a wave is perpendicular to the direction of propagation of wave.

(2) Light wave, wave in string, wave developed in water etc.

(3)In light wave electric and magnetic field oscillates normally to the direction of motion of the wave.

(4) It may propagate in the vacuum.

Longitudinal wave :-

(1)A longitudinal wave is a wave in which variation of the amplitude of wave is in the direction of the propagation of wave.

(2)sound wave, oscillation in the spring.

(3) In spring wave elongation or compression occurs along the direction of motion of the wave.

(4) It can not propagate in the vacuum.

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Longitudianl Waves:

- In longitudianal waves, particles of the medium vibrate parallel to the wave propagation. 

-Longitudinal waves can travel only through a material medium, not through vacuum. 

- For example: Sound wave which is a mechanical wave.

Transverse waves:

- In transverse waves, the particles of the medium vibrate at right angle to the direction of the wave propagation.

- Transverse waves can travel through vacuum as well as through a material medium.

- For example: Light wave which is not a mechanical wave. 

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