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What is the difference between a longitudinal wave and a transverse wave?

What is the difference between a longitudinal wave and a transverse wave?
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What is the difference between a longitudinal wave and a transverse wave?

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In a longitudinal wave, the motion of the medium is parallel to the direction of the wave. The motion on a transverse wave is perpendicular.
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