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Transverse and Longitudinal Waves

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We know that electromagnetic waves are transverse in nature
What what is the meaning of this word"Transverse"?

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transverse wave. A wave that oscillates perpendicular to the axis along which the wave travels.Electromagnetic waves are transverse waves, since the electric and magnetic fields oscillate at a right angle to the direction of motion.

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