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O-LevelPhysicsWaves5054/12 · Oct/Nov 2019 · Q231 Mark

Here are four statements about wavefronts. 1 Wavefronts from a point source are straight lines. 2 Wavefronts from a point source are circular. 3 Wavefronts are parallel to the direction of energy movement. 4 Wavefronts are perpendicular to the direction of energy movement. Which two statements are correct?

A1 and 3
B1 and 4
C2 and 3
D2 and 4

✓ Correct answer

D: 2 and 4

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Waves, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2019 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 23.

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