What is the difference between a transverse wave and a longitudinal wave?

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The following are the differences between transverse and longitudinal waves:
Transverse wave Longitudinal wave
1. Transverse wave is a wave that does not require a material medium for its propagation. 1. Longitudinal wave is a wave that requires a material medium (vacuum) for its propagation.
2. In this wave its particles vibrate perpendicular to the direction of propagation. 2. In this wave its particles vibrate along the direction of propagation.
3. This wave can be polarised. 3. This wave can not be polarised.

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Transverse wave	Longitudinal wave
1. Transverse wave is a wave that does not require a material medium for its propagation.	1. Longitudinal wave is a wave that requires a material medium (vacuum) for its propagation.
2. In this wave its particles vibrate perpendicular to the direction of propagation.	2. In this wave its particles vibrate along the direction of propagation.
3. This wave can be polarised.	3. This wave can not be polarised.