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

Transverse and longitudinal waves — practice question

A transverse wave and a longitudinal wave each move in the same direction along a long stretched spring. Which statement about these two kinds of wave is not correct?

  • AThe displacement measurements for the particles of the two waves are made at right angles to each other.
  • BThe energy transferred by the two waves is in the same direction.
  • CThe velocities of the two waves are in the same direction.
  • DThe wavelength measurements for the two waves are made at right angles to each other.

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