Alternate Definitions for transverse wave

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Term: transverse wave
Definition:

A transverse wave is a wave that causes vibration in the medium in a perpendicular direction to its own motion. For example: if a wave moves along the x-axis, its disturbances are in the yz-plane. In other words, it causes medium disturbances across the two-dimensional plane that it is travelling in. Contrary to popular belief, transversal waves do not necessarily move up and down.

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
Contributed by Ryan McGranaghan
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