The Nature Of Waves

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The Nature Of Waves

Used to transfer energy and information, direction of travel of the wave is the direction in which the energy is transferred.

For a Tranverse Wave the Oscillation (Vibration) of the particles is Perpendicular (at right angles) to the direction the wave is travelling in.

For a Longitudinal Wace the Oscillation of the

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