Physics 0625 · IGCSE · General properties of waves

General properties of waves — practice question

Which row gives the correct description of the vibrations in a transverse wave and also names a correct example of a transverse wave?

  • Adescription of vibration: right-angles to the wave direction; example: sound
  • Bdescription of vibration: right-angles to the wave direction; example: water wave
  • Cdescription of vibration: parallel to the wave direction; example: sound
  • Ddescription of vibration: parallel to the wave direction; example: water wave

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