Question

What is the difference between the way matter moves through transverse waves and Longitudinal waves?
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Answer 1

In a longitudinal wave, the motion of the medium is parallel to the direction of the wave . This means that the particles move left and right which in turn makes the other particles start to oscillate. Sound waves are longitudinal waves.

Answer 2

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