Wavelength & Frequency

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What is a Longitudinal wave 
Direction of oscillation is parallel to the direction of energy transfer
What does a longitudinal wave consist of 
Compression
Rarefractions
What is a transverse wave 
Direction of oscillation is perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer
What is an example of a longitudinal wave 
Sound
Seismic P waves
Example of Transverse wave 
Water Waves
Seismic S waves
Light
EM waves
What is a wavelength  
Length of one complete wave
What is the definition of a time period 
The time taken for one wave to pass
What is the frequency 
The number of waves pass every second