O-LevelPhysicsWaves5054/11 · May/June 2016 · Q191 Mark

For a transverse wave, what is a wavefront?

Aline joining all points on the same crest of a wave

Bline showing the displacement of a wave

Cthe energy content of a wave

Dthe first part of a wave to reach a point

✓ Correct answer

A: line joining all points on the same crest of a wave

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