Transverse waves are those in which the particle oscillates perpendicularly to the direction of propagation of the wave.
Longitudinal waves are those in which the particle of the medium oscillates parallel to the direction of the propagation of wave.
what is meant by the direction of the wave ?

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Solution

Direction of propagation of the wave is the direction in which the motion of the waves, is being considered. Precisely in which direction the wave is travelling.

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1.	Transverse wave	(a) Particles oscillate parallel to direction of propagation	(i) Waves produced in slinky.
2.	Longitudinal waves.	(b) Particles oscillate perpendicular to direction of propagation	(ii) Frequency less than 20 Hz.
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4.	Infrasound	(d) High frequency waves.	(iv) Frequency between 20 Hz and 20000 Hz.
5.	Audible frequency	(e) Low frequency waves	(v) Frequency greater than 20000 Hz.

State true or false.
Particles in a longitudinal wave move parallel to the direction of the wave propagation.

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