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Transverse and longitudinal waves: CAIE A‑Level Physics questions

Every CAIE A-Level Physics exam question on 7.2 Transverse and longitudinal waves, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q28

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    1 mark7.2 Transverse and longitudinal waves
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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 28: The diagram shows the shape at one instant in time of part of a stretched string as a wave travels along it from left to right. 1 2 3 What are the directions of

  2. Q4(a)(i)

    Specimen · Paper 2

    1 mark7.2 Transverse and longitudinal waves
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    Specimen Paper 2, question 4(a)(i): By reference to the direction of transfer of energy, state what is meant by a transverse wave. [1]
All 2 questions on Transverse and longitudinal waves, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 1, Q28 (1 mark): The diagram shows the shape at one instant in time of part of a stretched string as a wave travels along it from left to right. 1 2 3 What are the directions of
  2. Specimen, Paper 2, Q4(a)(i) (1 mark): By reference to the direction of transfer of energy, state what is meant by a transverse wave. [1]

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