Transverse Waves:
- Form of oscillation in which the direction of the vibration is perpendicular to the direction of the wave.
- Can travel in a vacuum.
- Examples include water waves, light waves, and electromagnetic waves.
Longitudinal Waves:
- Form of oscillation in which the direction of the vibration is parallel to the direction of the wave.
- Cannot travel through a vacuum.
- Examples include sound waves and seismic waves.