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What is the direction of oscillations of the particle of the medium through which (i) a transverse and (ii) a longitudinal wave is propagating?

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                (i) When a transverse wave propagates through a medium, its particles oscillate perpendicular to the direction of propagation of the wave. (ii) When a longitudinal wave propagates through a medium, its particles oscillate along the direction of propagation of the wave.