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Longitudinal and Transverse Waves
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- 1What are transverse waves?Waves that oscillate perpendicular to the direction of energy propagation.
- 2What are longitudinal waves?Waves that oscillate parallel to the direction of energy propagation.
- 3What type of wave are all electromagnetic waves?Transverse
- 4What is the speed of EM waves in vacuum?3x10^8 m/s
- 5Can longitudinal waves travel through vacuum?No
- 6Longitudinal waves are made of com_________ and ra__________Longitudinal waves are made up of compressions and rarefactions
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- A level Physics (Waves) Flashcards on Longitudinal and Transverse Waves, created by Blender Animator637 on 29/07/2025.
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