Distinguish between transverse and longitudinal wave motion.

Answer

The wave motion is of two types namely transverse and logitudinal wave motiom
1. Transverse wave motion. When the particles of the medium vibrate about their mean position in a direction perpendicular to the direction of disturbance, the wave motion is called the transverse wave motion.
2. Longitudinal wave motion. When the particles of the medium vibrate about their mean position in the direction of propagation of disturbance, the wave motion is called the longitudinal wave motion.