Science glossary film: Transverse wave

Transverse wave

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A moving wave in which the oscillations of the medium are at a right angle to the direction of travel.

A moving wave in which the oscillations of the medium are at a right angle to the direction of travel. All types of electromagnetic waves are transverse waves, including visible light. This is in contrast to longitudinal waves, such as sound, in which the vibrations are parallel to the direction of the wave's travel.

All types of electromagnetic waves are transverse waves, including visible light. This is in contrast to longitudinal waves, such as sound, in which the vibrations are parallel to the direction of the wave's travel.

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