Transverse waves travel up and down or perpendicular to the direction the wave travels.
Transverse Waves
A transverse wave is a wave in which particles of the medium vibrate at right angles, or perpendicular, to the direction that the wave travels.
Parts of a Transverse Wave
A transverse wave is characterized by high and low points.
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- Transverse waves travel up and down or perpendicular to the direction the wave travels.
- The crests are the highest point and the troughs are the lowest points of the wave.