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

Transverse and longitudinal waves — practice question

Which statement about progressive transverse and longitudinal waves is correct?

  • AParticles in a transverse wave have fixed equilibrium positions but those in longitudinal waves do not.
  • BTransverse waves can be polarised but longitudinal waves cannot.
  • CTransverse waves transfer energy but longitudinal waves do not.
  • DTwo-source interference can be demonstrated with transverse waves but not with longitudinal waves.

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