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What are longitudinal waves and transverse waves? Explain with the help of labelled diagrams.

Those waves which moves in parallel direction with the direction of waves are known as Longitudinal waves. Where as when the motion of the wave is perpendicular to the direction of waves is called Transverse wave.

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