Physics 0625 · IGCSE · General properties of waves

General properties of waves — practice question

The diagram illustrates a cork with a weight fixed to it so that the cork stays floating upright in water. Transverse waves move across the water from X to Y. In which direction do the waves cause the cork to move?

  • A$\rightarrow\;\leftarrow$ right and left
  • B$\uparrow\;\downarrow$ up and down
  • C$\rightarrow$ only to the right
  • D$\leftarrow$ only to the left

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