| Longitudinal | Transverse waves | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | In a longitudinal wave the particles of the medium oscillate along the direction of propagation of the wave. | In a transverse wave, the particles of the medium oscillate in a direction perpendicular to the direction of propagation of the wave |
| 2 | Longitudinal waves can propagate through solids, liquids, as well as gases. | Transverse waves can propagate through solids, and over the surface of liquids, but not through gases. |
| 3 | Longitudinal waves consist of compression and rarefactions. | Transverse waves consist of crests and troughs. |
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