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A-LevelPhysicsWaves9702/12 · May/June 2022 · Q211 Mark

Which statement is correct for all types of progressive wave?

AThe distance from a peak to the next trough is equal to a wavelength.
BThey can be demonstrated in ripple tanks.
CThey consist of vibrating atoms.
DThey transfer energy from one position to another.

✓ Correct answer

D: They transfer energy from one position to another.

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Waves, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Physics, May/June 2022 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 21.

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