is increased in higher index of refraction, due to the closer proximity of the atoms in the medium that is being compressed. Sound is an example of a longitudinal wave.

Surface waves

This type of wave travels along the surface or interface between two media. An example of a surface wave would be waves in a pool, or in an ocean, lake, or any other type of water body. There are two types of surface waves, namely Rayleigh waves

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