Name the two types of mechanical waves.
(N/A) The two types of mechanical waves are:
$(i)$ Transverse waves: In these waves,the particles of the medium vibrate in a direction perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.
$(ii)$ Longitudinal waves: In these waves,the particles of the medium vibrate in a direction parallel to the direction of wave propagation.
$(i)$ Transverse waves: In these waves,the particles of the medium vibrate in a direction perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.
$(ii)$ Longitudinal waves: In these waves,the particles of the medium vibrate in a direction parallel to the direction of wave propagation.
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