How are longitudinal waves and transverse waves similar?
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For transverse waves, the waves move in perpendicular direction to the source of vibration.
For longitudinal waves, the waves move in parallel direction to the source of vibration .
They are similar in the sense that energy is transferred in the form of waves.
Both waves have some common features.
Explanation:
Following features are similar in longitudinal and transverse waves:
Both waves are mechanical waves.
Both transport energy without transporting matter.
Particles oscillate about their mean position in both waves.
These waves satisfy the formula:
Edit: I'm really amazed by seeing the response and thank you notes I receive for this answer lol. This was a pretty simple concept I learnt in 10th grade I think, nothing that much difficult. Well, I'm happy to help you all. :)
