What are the differences between transverse and longitudinal waves?

[MitchelMcA]

I’m studying waves and want to understand how transverse waves differ from longitudinal waves in terms of movement and examples. Can someone explain clearly?

 

[DeeReich70]

Transverse and longitudinal waves differ in particle motion and structure. In transverse waves, particles vibrate perpendicular to the wave’s direction, forming crests and troughs (e.g., light, water waves). In longitudinal waves, particles vibrate parallel to the wave’s direction, creating compressions and rarefactions (e.g., sound waves, seismic P-waves, slinky motion).