Hayat Ashraf

In the context of waves, mechanical waves are waves that require a medium to propagate. These waves involve the transfer of energy through the oscillation or vibration of particles in a medium, such as a solid, liquid, or gas. Mechanical waves can be categorized into two main types: transverse waves and longitudinal waves. 1. Transverse Waves: In a transverse wave, the particles of the medium vibrate perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation. This means that the motion of the particles is at right angles (transverse) to the direction in which the wave travels. Some examples of transverse waves include:    - Water Waves: Water waves, such as ocean waves or ripples on a pond, are transverse waves. As the waves travel, the water particles move up and down, creating crests and troughs.    - Electromagnetic Waves: Although electromagnetic waves are not exclusively mechanical waves, some electromagnetic waves exhibit a transverse nature. For example, light waves, ...