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

Transverse and longitudinal waves — practice question

Which of the following statements about a light wave and a sound wave is correct?

  • ABoth can travel through free space.
  • BBoth have a frequency inversely proportional to their wavelength.
  • CBoth have an intensity proportional to their amplitude.
  • DBoth have oscillations perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer.

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