Examples of transverse wave and longitudinal wave

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Examples:
Longitudinal wave

Sound waves

Pressure waves

Seismic P-waves (generated by explosion and earthquake)

Transverse wave

Light waves

An oscillating string

Seismic S-waves

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

(b) Give two examples each of longitudinal waves and transverse waves.

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal wave ?

Explain with examples.

And show a diagram.

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