Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Sound

Sound — practice question

Sound is the transfer of energy from a source that is oscillating. Which statement describes the way in which sound energy is transferred?

  • Aa longitudinal wave with the oscillation parallel to the direction in which energy is transferred
  • Ba longitudinal wave with the oscillation perpendicular to the direction in which energy is transferred
  • Ca transverse wave with the oscillation parallel to the direction in which energy is transferred
  • Da transverse wave with the oscillation perpendicular to the direction in which energy is transferred

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