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In what direction are the vibrations in a transverse wave, relative to the direction of wave travel? In a longitudinal wave?
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A transverse wave is a wave in which the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation. A longitudinal wave is a wave in which the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of wave propagation. Show more…
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