What Is the Difference Between Transverse and Longitudinal Waves

question 31

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

• A)Mechanical waves are transverse waves while electromagnetic waves are longitudinal.
• B)Plane waves are transverse waves while spherical waves are longitudinal.
• C)Only longitudinal waves transmit matter.
• D)Only transverse waves transmit energy.
• E)In transverse waves the displacement is perpendicular to the direction of propagation of the wave, while in longitudinal waves the displacement is parallel to the direction of propagation.

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