Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Progressive waves

Progressive waves — practice question

The graph illustrates the way a particle’s displacement in a wave changes with time. Which statement is correct?

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

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