Define and give an example of a transverse wave?

Question

Define and give an example of a transverse wave?

Answer 1

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transverse_...

both a definition, and examples

Answer 2

these are waves travelling perpendicular to their occilations direction, or perpendicular to energy transfer

a common shape would be of the sin wave

or  ripples in water, caused by the pebble thrown.

examples: AC(alternating current) by that we mean electricity power, also electromagnetic radiation: radios, cellphones, etc.