def: transverse wave
A wave that oscillates perpendicular to the axis along which the wave travels
def: longitudional wave
the vibration of the medium is parallel to the direction the wave travels and displacement of the medium is in the same (or opposite) direction of the wave propagation
2 exemples of transverse wave
ripples on the surface of water
electromagnetic waves – light waves, microwaves, radio waves
2 exemples of longitudional wave
Sound waves in air
Ultrasound