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What are the different types of acoustic waves?
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The different types of acoustic waves include longitudinal, transverse, surface and guided acoustic waves. Longitudinal acoustic waves travel in the direction of the wave’s propagation, while transverse waves move perpendicular to the direction of propagation. Surface acoustic waves propagate along the interface between two materials with different acoustic impedances, while guided acoustic waves are confined within a medium such as a waveguide or fiber.