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

Transverse and longitudinal waves — practice question

Which statement makes a comparison between the behaviour of transverse waves and longitudinal waves?

  • AOnly longitudinal waves can be diffracted.
  • BOnly longitudinal waves can travel in free space.
  • COnly transverse waves can be coherent.
  • DOnly transverse waves can be polarised.

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