Waves

Mechanical waves

Types of waves, via BYJU'S website, Oct. 13, 2023 (Different types of waves have different sets of characteristics. Based on the orientation of particle motion and direction of energy, there are three categories: Mechanical waves; Electromagnetic waves; Matter waves. A mechanical wave is a wave that is an oscillation of matter and is responsible for the transfer of energy through a medium; There are two types of mechanical waves: Longitudinal waves -- In this type of wave, the movement of the particles is parallel to the motion of the energy, i.e. the displacement of the medium is in the same direction in which the wave is moving. Example: Sound Waves, Pressure Waves. Transverse waves -- When the movement of the particles is at right angles or perpendicular to the motion of the energy, then this type of wave is known as a transverse wave. Light is an example of a transverse wave)