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What is the direction of transfer of energy in the waves produced?

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Transverse waves occur when a disturbance causes oscillations perpendicular

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Transverse waves occur when a disturbance causes oscillationsperpendicular (at right angles) to the propagation (the direction of energy transfer). Longitudinal waves occur when the oscillations are parallel to the direction of propagation.
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