transverse vs longitudinal

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differences between structure?

rarefactions and compressions

peaks and troughs

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differences between oscillations?

oscillation parallel to direction of energy travel

oscillation perpendicular to direction of energy travel

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differences between what things they can travel through?

transverse can travel through vacuum, longitudinal cannot

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differences between pressure?

longitudinal: pressure not constant

transverse: pressure is constant