Here's a breakdown:

* Transverse waves: The particles of the medium vibrate perpendicular (at a right angle) to the direction the wave travels. Imagine shaking a rope up and down – the wave travels horizontally, but the rope itself moves vertically. Examples include:

* Light waves

* Electromagnetic waves

* Waves on a string

* Water waves (to some extent, though they also have a longitudinal component)

Let me know if you'd like to learn more about transverse waves or any other type of wave!