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Physics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2022 · Paper 11 · Question 23

9702Transverse and longitudinal waves

Which statement is correct?

  1. AGases cannot transmit longitudinal waves.
  2. BLongitudinal sound waves cannot form stationary waves.
  3. CSolids can transmit both transverse and longitudinal waves.
  4. DTransverse waves cannot pass through a vacuum.

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Correct answer: C. Solids can transmit both transverse and longitudinal waves.

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