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O-LevelPhysicsWaves5054/12 · Oct/Nov 2016 · Q251 Mark

Which statement about waves is correct?

AAll electromagnetic waves are transverse waves.
BAll transverse waves travel at 300 000 000 m/s.
CLongitudinal waves cannot be refracted.
DWater waves are longitudinal waves.

✓ Correct answer

A: All electromagnetic waves are transverse waves.

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Waves, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source
O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2016 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 25.

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