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How are longitudinal and transverse waves alike? how are they different?

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Answer:

Both waves have some common features

Step-by-step explanation:

Following features are similar in longitudinal and transverse waves:

Both waves are mechanical waves.

Both transport energy without transporting matter.

Particles oscillate about their mean position in both waves.

These waves satisfy the formula:

v=f*λ

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