Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Transverse and longitudinal waves

Transverse and longitudinal waves — practice question

Which one of the following statements about longitudinal waves is correct?

  • ALongitudinal waves include radio waves travelling through air.
  • BParticles in a longitudinal wave vibrate at right-angles to the direction of transfer of wave energy.
  • CSome types of longitudinal wave can be polarised.
  • DStationary waves can be produced by the superposition of longitudinal waves.

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