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  • Transverse Waves

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    Introduction Transverse waves are waves in which the direction of displacement of the medium’s particles is perpendicular to the direction of the wave propagation. Examples of transverse waves include light waves, radio waves, and waves on a stretched string. This is in contrast to longitudinal waves for which the particle displacement is parallel to the…

  • Mechanical Waves

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    Introduction Mechanical waves are disturbances that propagate through a material medium due to the elastic properties of the medium. These waves transfer energy from one location to another without the physical transportation of matter. Examples of mechanical waves include sound waves, water waves, and seismic waves. Fundamental Properties of Mechanical Waves The function describes the…