Physics 0625 · IGCSE · General properties of waves

General properties of waves — practice question

A drop of water from a tap lands on the surface of water with a constant depth. Waves on the water surface spread outward. Which of the following statements is correct?

  • AThe waves are longitudinal and travel at the same speed in all directions.
  • BThe waves are longitudinal and travel more quickly in one direction than in others.
  • CThe waves are transverse and travel at the same speed in all directions.
  • DThe waves are transverse and travel more quickly in one direction than in others.

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