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Cambridge AS & A Level Physics

7.2Transverse and longitudinal waves

Transverse and longitudinal waves in Cambridge AS & A Level Physics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 7.2.1Compare transverse and longitudinal waves.
  2. 7.2.2Analyse graphs representing transverse and longitudinal waves.

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  • Transverse and longitudinal waves compared

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Transverse and longitudinal waves: sample question

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Which statement correctly describes a longitudinal wave?

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