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What is Transverse Wave ?
A wave in which the vibration of particles in the medium is perpendicular to the direction of
propagation of the wave.
direction of wave
side to side propagation
movement
fixed
end
direction of vibration
of particles
The motion of the particles medium (spring) is at right angles to the direction in which the wave
travels.
Example
1. Water waves
2. Light waves
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