Waves can be transverse or longitudinal.
The Table gives some types of wave.
Table
| Type of wave | Transverse or longitudinal |
|---|---|
| sound wave in air | |
| ripples on the surface of water | transverse |
| light | |
| seismic P-wave | longitudinal |
| seismic S-wave |
Complete the Table.
Describe the difference between a transverse wave and a longitudinal wave.
Explain why sound waves cannot travel through a vacuum.