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Transverse vs longitudinal — OCR GCSE Physics A J249

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OCR GCSE Physics A
Waves in matter
Wave behaviour
Transverse vs longitudinal

OCR GCSE Physics A · J249

Transverse vs longitudinal

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Describe the differences between transverse and longitudinal waves.
Reference direction of travel relative to direction of vibration.

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