O-LevelPhysicsWaves5054/12 · Oct/Nov 2023 · Q241 Mark

The diagram shows two waveforms. Which arrow shows the wavelength of a longitudinal wave?

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AArrow A, showing the distance between two consecutive compressions of a longitudinal wave

BArrow B, showing the amplitude of a longitudinal wave

CArrow C, showing the distance between two consecutive crests of a transverse wave

DArrow D, showing the amplitude of a transverse wave

✓ Correct answer

A: Arrow A, showing the distance between two consecutive compressions of a longitudinal wave

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