Transverse and Longitudinal Waves
 

Transverse and Longitudinal Waves problem 33


Which statement about longitudinal waves is correct?


  • Longitudinal waves include radio waves travelling through air.


  • Particles in a longitudinal wave vibrate at right-angles to the direction of transfer of wave energy.


  • Some types of longitudinal wave can be polarised.


  • Stationary waves can be produced by the superposition of longitudinal waves.


 

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