Give one example of a transverse wave and one example of a compressional wave. How are they similar and different?

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Amr Saber · Answer 1 · 2018-10-02T14:00:33+0000

transverse waves- the medium vibrates up and down, example- visible light, gamma and xrays. compression/longitudinal- move back and forth and need a medium to travel in. example- slinky.

Give one example of a transverse wave and one example of a compressional wave. How are they similar and different?

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