What is the difference between longitudinal and transverse wave?

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Transverse Wave Longitudnal Wave

Particles of the medium vibrate perpendicular to the direction of propagation of the wave. Particles of the medium vibrate along the direction of propagation of the wave.

Dropping a stone in still water produces transverse wave. Sound waves are longitudinal waves.

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Transverse Wave	Longitudnal Wave
Particles of the medium vibrate perpendicular to the direction of propagation of the wave.	Particles of the medium vibrate along the direction of propagation of the wave.
Dropping a stone in still water produces transverse wave.	Sound waves are longitudinal waves.