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General properties of waves

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Question 28

Which description and example are correct for a longitudinal wave?

DescriptionExample
AThe direction of oscillation is parallel to the direction of wave propagation.Ultrasound waves
BThe direction of oscillation is parallel to the direction of wave propagation.Microwaves
CThe direction of oscillation is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.Ultrasound waves
DThe direction of oscillation is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.Microwaves
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General properties of waves Questions

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237 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics General properties of waves, covering General properties of waves. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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