Differentiate Between Transverse and Longitudinal Waves
Video Lecture
Comparison Table
| S.No | Transverse Waves | Longitudinal Waves |
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| 1 | Those waves in which particles of the medium vibrate perpendicular to the direction of propagation of waves are called transverse waves. | Those waves in which particles of the medium vibrate parallel to the direction of propagation of waves are called longitudinal waves. |
| 2 | These waves consist of Crests (upper/positive part of wave where displacement of medium is maximum) and Troughs (lower/negative part of wave where displacement of medium is minimum). | These waves consist of Compressions (region where particles are closer than average) and Rarefactions (region where particles are farther apart than average). |
| 3 | Examples: Water waves, waves in a stretched rope, light waves. | Examples: Sound waves, waves in a pushed spring (slinky), seismic P-waves. |
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Figure 1: Transverse Wave (Crests & Troughs)
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Figure 2: Longitudinal Wave (Compressions & Rarefactions)
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