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CAIE IGCSE Physics 3.1.5 For a Transverse Wave the Direction Questions

Practise identifying transverse waves from vibrations perpendicular to propagation and classify electromagnetic, water and seismic S-waves correctly.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Physics 0625

Exam points

  • Distinguish scalars from vectors by direction, and classify speed, mass, energy, velocity, force and momentum.

CAIE IGCSE Physics 3.1.5 For a Transverse Wave the Direction Questions question 1

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Fig. 5.1 represents a seismic wave produced by an earthquake.

Fig. 5.1

Fig. 5.1

State whether this seismic wave is a P -wave (primary) or an S -wave (secondary). Justify your choice.

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