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Differentiate between transverse wave and longitudinal wave​

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Step-by-step explanation:

Transverse wave

  • The wave in which the particles of the medium vibrate up and down perpendicularly to the direction of the wave is called transverse wave...
  • It consists of crests and troughs...
  • It can be produced only in solids and surface of liquids...

Longitudinal wave

  • The wave in which the particles of the medium vibrate to-and-fro in the direction of the wave is called longitudinal wave..
  • It consists of compressions and refractions...
  • It can be produced in solid , liquid and gas...
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