The mechanism by which energy travels (transfers) from one point to the other point is called as Wave Motion. Wave motion is one of the most important ways of transferring energy.
A wave motion may be defined as a disturbance which travel in the material medium and carry energy.
LONGITUDINAL WAVES: -
The type of wave motion in which particles of medium vibrates to and fro and execute S.H.M. in the direction of propagation of waves is called Longitudinal Wave.
A longitudinal wave is one in which the disturbance of medium particles in parallel to the direction of travel of the wave.
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Sounds waves, waves, set-up in spring.
TRANSVERSE WAVES: -
The type of motion in which particles of medium vibrate to and fro or execute S.H.M. in the direction perpendicular to the direction of propagation of waves is called Transverse Waves.
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