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

Transverse and longitudinal waves — practice question

The table shows descriptions and examples of waves. Which row is correct?

  • Aoscillations are parallel to the direction of energy transfer - gamma-rays
  • Boscillations are parallel to the direction of energy transfer - ultraviolet waves
  • Coscillations are perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer - sound waves
  • Doscillations are perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer - X-rays

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