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Physics (AS & A Level) · Oct / Nov 2021 · Paper 11 · Question 22

9702Transverse and longitudinal waves

Which statement about transverse or longitudinal waves is not correct?

  1. ALongitudinal waves can be used to demonstrate diffraction.
  2. BLongitudinal waves can travel in a vacuum.
  3. CTransverse waves can form stationary waves.
  4. DTransverse waves can transfer energy.

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Correct answer: B. Longitudinal waves can travel in a vacuum.

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