In longitudinal waves, particles move parallel to the wave’s direction, while in transverse waves, particles move perpendicular to the wave’s direction.
How does the movement of particles differ between longitudinal and transverse waves?
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In longitudinal waves, particles move parallel to the wave’s direction, while in transverse waves, particles move perpendicular to the wave’s direction.
In longitudinal waves, particles of the medium oscillate parallel to the direction of wave propagation, while in transverse waves, particles oscillate perpendicular to the direction of propagation. This distinction reflects the differing orientations of particle movement in the two wave types.