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What are transverse waves?

What are transverse waves? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. plural of transverse wave
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In physics, there are standing waves, longitudinal waves and transverse waves, to name just a few.
During their investigation of electromagnetic radiation, students should learn that electromagnetic waves are transverse waves and do not require a medium in which to travel.
The numerical results demonstrate the evolution of cellular cell bifurcation of cylindrical detonation, and indicate that new cellular cells are generated from the self-organized transverse waves.
The three power companies are currently using transverse waves in their supersonic tests, but it would be more accurate to use longitudinal waves, the agency officials said.
Solids can sustain both longitudinal and transverse waves because compressions can generate lateral distortions which may maintain transverse forces.
Electromagnetic waves are transverse waves.

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