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How are longitudinal and transverse waves different?

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Answer: Longitudinal waves and transverse waves are both waves derived from mechanical and electromagnetic waves. Longitudinal is parallel and Transverse are perpendicular.

Explanation: This is how they are alike and different.

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A longitudinal wave is a wave where the movement of the medium is in the same direction as the wave. On the other hand, a transverse wave is a wave where the movement of the medium is at a right angle to the wave direction.

Explanation:i got this right on a quiz so i know its right

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