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Module 5: Waves and sound

Quick questions on Transverse and longitudinal waves - MA Introductory Physics MCAS Module 5

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State whether a water wave is transverse or longitudinal, and name its high and low points. [2]
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Name the two regions of a longitudinal wave and give one example of such a wave. [2]

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