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3.1.3 Transverse and longitudinal waves

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Revise CIE IGCSE Physics 3.1.3 Transverse and longitudinal waves with the question bank and revision guides.

Know that for a transverse wave, the direction of vibration is at right angles to the direction of propagation and understand that electromagnetic radiation, water waves and seismic S-waves (secondary) can be modelled as transverse • Know that for a longitudinal wave, the direction of vibration is parallel to the direction of propagation and understand that sound waves and seismic P-waves (primary) can be modelled as longitudinal

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