Edexcel IGCSE Physics 3.2 Longitudinal and Transverse Waves Questions

Transverse waves vibrate perpendicular to the direction of travel; longitudinal waves vibrate parallel to it. Sound is longitudinal and light is transverse.

Exam points

Distinguish wave types by comparing vibration direction with direction of travel.
Classify examples such as sound, light, water waves or surface waves by wave type.
Compare sound and light using wave type, vacuum travel or relative speed when asked.

[Maximum number: 1]

This question is about waves.

Which of these waves is longitudinal?

infrared

radio

sound

ultraviolet

All question bank results loaded

Edexcel IGCSE Physics 3.2 Longitudinal and Transverse Waves Questions question 1