Physics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2022 · Paper 13 · Question 24

A transverse wave and a longitudinal wave both travel in the same direction down a long stretched spring. Which statement is not correct for these two forms of wave?

1. AThe displacement measurements for the particles of the two waves are made at right angles to each other.
2. BThe energy transferred by the two waves is in the same direction.
3. CThe velocities of the two waves are in the same direction.
4. DThe wavelength measurements for the two waves are made at right angles to each other.

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