Are longitudinal waves and mechanical waves the same

Also, are transverse waves and electromagnetic waves the same?



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Transmission of mechanical energy from one place to another place in the form of a wave is called mechanical wave transmission.

Transmission of electro-magnetic energy from one place to another place in the form of a wave is called electro-magnetic wave transmission.

Waves are different forms.

The main two types of forms are longitudinal and transverse waves.

If the vibrations are along the direction of the wave the wave is longitudinal

If the vibrations are perpendicular to the direction of the wave the wave is transverse wave.


Mechanical wave can have both types of vibrations, i.e; they can be longitudinal and transverse

Electro-magnetic waves are transverse in nature. There are no longitudinal electro-magnetic waves.
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they are not synonymous terms...

a mechanical wave is any wave that requires a medium to pass through...longitudinal waves (like pressure waves) are a type of mechanical waves, but the two terms are not equivalent

electromagnetic waves are a very special type of wave; they are an example of transverse wave (where the direction of propagation is perpendicular to the direction of wave motion

electromagnetic waves are transverse waves, but not all transverse waves are electromagnetic

Yes.