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What are longitudinal waves? Give one ex...

What are longitudinal waves? Give one example.

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The direction of vibration of particles in a medium is perpendicular to the direction of propagation of the wave.
Eg : Light (electromagnetic waves)
Eg: Sound waves travelling in air.
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