Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Progressive waves

Progressive waves — practice question

The diagram depicts a sketch of a wave pattern over a brief time interval. Which statement correctly describes this wave?

  • AThe wave is longitudinal, has a wavelength of $20\,\text{cm}$ and is stationary.
  • BThe wave is transverse, has a wavelength of $20\,\text{cm}$ and is stationary.
  • CThe wave is transverse, has a wavelength of $40\,\text{cm}$ and is progressive.
  • DThe wave is transverse, has a wavelength of $40\,\text{cm}$ and is stationary.

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