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What are transverse waves? Give one exma...

What are transverse waves? Give one exmaple.

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In transverse wave motion, the constituents of the medium oscillator or vibrate about their mean position in a direction of propogation (direction of energy transfer) of waves.
Example: light (electromagnetic waves)
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