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What do waves transfer?

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energy!!!

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Transverse wave

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Transverse waves occur when particles vibrate at a right angle to the direction of the wave. Eg water waves, electromagnetic radiation (light).

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Longitudinal wave

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Longitudinal waves occur when particles vibrate in the same direction of the wave. Eg sound waves.

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