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4.1 Wave properties

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Question 39

Light waves travel as transverse waves, whereas sound waves travel as longitudinal waves.

Describe the difference in how particles oscillate in transverse waves compared to longitudinal waves, relative to the direction of energy transfer.

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4.1 Wave properties Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /4.1 Wave properties

64 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 4.1 Wave properties, covering 4.1.1 Waves transfer energy and information, 4.1.2 Frequency, wavelength, amplitude, period and wavefronts, 4.1.3 Longitudinal and transverse waves, 4.1.4 The wave speed equations, 4.1.5 Measuring wave velocity, and 4.1.6 Calculating depth or distance from waves. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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