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

Transverse and longitudinal waves — practice question

The graph shows a sound wave. Which statement is correct?

  • AThe wave is longitudinal and has a period of $25\,\text{ms}$.
  • BThe wave is longitudinal and has a frequency of $50\,\text{Hz}$.
  • CThe wave is transverse and has an amplitude of $3\,\mu\text{m}$.
  • DThe wave is transverse and has a wavelength of $20\,\text{ms}$.

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