Pulse Wave:

A wave that does not repeat and only occurs with a single disturbance.

 

Periodic Wave:

A wave that occurs at repeated intervals and has repeated disturbances.

 

Transverse Wave:

When a wave/”slinky” is pulled to the side at 90 degrees which allows the energy to travel through the slinky.

 

Longitudinal Wave:

When the springs are compressed to one side and then are let go to allow the energy to travel lengthwise through the slinky.