Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Progressive waves

Progressive waves — practice question

A transverse wave travels along a rope. Two points X and Y on the rope are separated by a quarter of a wavelength. Which statement about the two points X and Y cannot be true at any moment?

  • AThey are both stationary.
  • BThey are displaced in opposite directions from their equilibrium position.
  • CThey are moving in opposite directions.
  • DThey both have displacements of the same magnitude from their equilibrium positions.

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