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Physics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2026 · Paper 14 · Question 25

9702Transverse and longitudinal waves

Which statement about transverse waves is correct?

  1. ATransverse waves can diffract.
  2. BAll transverse waves have nodes and antinodes.
  3. CSound in air is an example of a transverse wave.
  4. DTransverse waves cannot be formed on a spring.

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Correct answer: A. Transverse waves can diffract.

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