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Distinguish between longitudinal and transverse waves.

Longitudinal waves :- The general name of the waves on which the particles of the medium vibrate in the same direction as wave is longitudinal wave. Where as

Transverse waves:- The general name of the waves on which the particles of the medium vibrate at the right angle is known as transverse wave.


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