What are Longitudinal Waves ?
In a longitudinal wave the matter in the wave moves back and fourth parallel to the direction of the wave and also. A wave is a disturbance of a medium which transports energy through the medium without permanently transporting matter. In a wave, particles of the medium are temporarily displaced and then return to their original position.
What are Transverse Waves ?
In a transverse wave the matter in the wave moves up and down at a right angle to the direction of the wave