what is longitudinal and converse sound from science

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The longitudinal and transverse waves are two types of waves. For Longitudinal wave the displacement of the particles in the medium is parallel to the motion of the wave. Whereas in case of the transverse wave the displacement of the particles in the medium is perpendicular to the motion of the wave.

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