IB Physics HL C 2 4 Nature of Electromagnetic Waves Topic Practice

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Study C.2.4—Nature of electromagnetic waves conceptsOpen the corresponding Concept lesson for explanations, examples and exam connections.

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A spring, such as that in (a), is stretched horizontally and a longitudinal travelling wave is set up in the spring, travelling to the right.

Describe, in terms of the propagation of energy, what is meant by a longitudinal travelling wave.

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