Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Progressive waves

Progressive waves — practice question

The graph illustrates how the displacement of a particle in a wave changes with time. Which statement is true?

  • AThe wave has an amplitude of $2\,\text{cm}$ and could be either transverse or longitudinal.
  • BThe wave has an amplitude of $2\,\text{cm}$ and must be transverse.
  • CThe wave has an amplitude of $4\,\text{cm}$ and could be either transverse or longitudinal.
  • DThe wave has an amplitude of $4\,\text{cm}$ and must be transverse.

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