A-LevelPhysicsWaves9702/12 · May/June 2025 · Q281 Mark

Which statement compares the behaviour of transverse and longitudinal waves?

AOnly longitudinal waves can be diffracted.

BOnly longitudinal waves can travel in free space.

COnly transverse waves can be coherent.

DOnly transverse waves can be polarised.

✓ Correct answer

D: Only transverse waves can be polarised.

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