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

Transverse and longitudinal waves — practice question

Which statement concerning transverse or longitudinal waves is incorrect?

  • ALongitudinal waves can be used to demonstrate diffraction.
  • BLongitudinal waves can travel in a vacuum.
  • CTransverse waves can form stationary waves.
  • DTransverse waves can transfer energy.

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