Question

What is a key difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

A.) Transverse move up and down while longitudinal can do in any direction.

B.) Transverse can e described as troughs and crest while, longitudinal waves can be described as compression and rarefactions.

C.) There is no difference, it depends on the scientific uses and calculations involved.

D.) Transverse waves can only represent sound while longitudinal are represented by ocean waves, light and other waves​

Answer 1

B.) Transverse can e described as troughs and crest while, longitudinal waves can be described as compression and rarefactions.

Answer 2

B, is the answer to the question