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Matt
Jun 27, 2016

please see below

Explanation:

In a transverse wave, the oscillations of particles are at right angles to the direction in which the waves travels /propagates. Examples include electromagnetic waves and seismic S waves.

In longitudinal waves, the oscillations are along the same direction as the direction of travel / propagation. Examples include sounds and seismic P waves.

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