Physics, 06.12.2020 20:50, arod20061

What is the main difference between a longitudinal wave and a transverse wave? A longitudinal wave always travels faster than a transverse wave. A longitudinal wave does not need a medium to travel through. A transverse wave is made of particles that move perpendicular to the motion of the wave. A transverse wave always carries more energy so that it can travel through empty space.

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