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Energy transfer and wave type

Energy transfer and wave type

Comparison diagram showing a transverse wave with perpendicular displacement and a longitudinal wave with compressions, rarefactions, and parallel displacement

Longitudinal and transverse waves Lesson

  1. A Level
  2. /Physics
  3. /Longitudinal and transverse waves

Step-by-step lessons on AQA A Level Physics Longitudinal and transverse waves. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Physics is one of the most mathematically demanding A Levels -- at least 40% of the marks require maths skills at Level 2 (GCSE) standard or above, so build calculation and graph-handling fluency alongside the conceptual content from the start.

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