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What are transverse waves? Give one exma...

What are transverse waves? Give one exmaple.

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ln transverse wave motion, the constituents of the medium oscillate or vibrate about their mean positions in a direction perpendicular to the direction of propagation (dil.ection of energy transfer) of waves.
Example : light (electromagnetic waves)
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