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Introduction to Waves

Question 2 • POP Physics 26/27

Which are examples of transverse waves? Check all that apply.earthquake P-wavesearthquake S-wavesradio waves soundvisible lightX-rays

Answer
A
earthquake P-waves
B
earthquake S-waves
C
radio waves
D
sound
E
visible light
F
X-rays

Explanation

Transverse waves oscillate perpendicular to the direction in which they travel. Earthquake S-waves are shear waves, and radio waves, visible light, and X-rays are electromagnetic waves, which are transverse. Earthquake P-waves and ordinary sound waves are longitudinal, so they are not selected.

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