Longitudinal waves involve particles moving parallel to the direction of wave travel, like sound waves. Transverse waves involve particles moving perpendicular to the direction of wave travel. Longitudinal and transverse waves differ based on whether the particle movement is parallel or perpendicular to the overall direction of wave propagation.
Longitudinal waves involve particles moving parallel to the direction of wave travel, like sound waves. Transverse waves involve particles moving perpendicular to the direction of wave travel. Longitudinal and transverse waves differ based on whether the particle movement is parallel or perpendicular to the overall direction of wave propagation.
Longitudinal waves involve particles moving parallel to the direction of wave travel, like sound waves. Transverse waves involve particles moving perpendicular to the direction of wave travel. Longitudinal and transverse waves differ based on whether the particle movement is parallel or perpendicular to the overall direction of wave propagation.