How do transverse waves transfer energy?

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Shoaib
Oct 11, 2015

Check explanation.

Explanation:

Yes, the particles don't collide but the energy transfer is still more efficient and it is parallel to the oscillation. The particles involve vibrate around in compressions and rarefractions which would be perpendicular to the oscillation. Energy transfer is work done and work done is force x displacement. The particles get displaced while exerting a force hence energy is transferred.

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