Explain why longitudinal and transverse waves are named the way they are

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Explain why longitudinal and transverse waves are named the way they are

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See the word LONG in both the words longitudinal and ALONG.The prefix trans- means across.The root word -verse means to turn.Turn across, as in perpendicular directions.Media in transverse waves are disturbed PERPENDICULAR to the wave propagation direction.......

Please Explain why longitudinal and transverse waves are named the way they are?
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Longitudinal means the direction of disturbance of the medium is ALONG the propagation direction of the wave. See the word LONG in both the words longitudinal and ALONG.

The prefix "trans-" means across. The root word "-verse" means to turn. Turn across, as in perpendicular directions. Media in transverse waves are disturbed PERPENDICULAR to the wave propagation direction.

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