Types of Mechanical Waves

Types of Mechanical Waves

### Transverse Waves

$$Particle\ vibration\perp Wave\ direction$$

### Longitudinal Waves

$$Particle\ vibration\parallel Wave\ direction$$

### Terminologies

- Transverse wave → Particles oscillate perpendicular to wave propagation.

- Longitudinal wave → Particles oscillate parallel to wave propagation.

### Usage

- Used to identify wave nature.