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Waves in air, fluids and solids Categorise

Target Level

4-5

Running Total

Attempt

1 of 2

Click on an item, then click on a category to place it. Or, drag and drop the item into the correct category. Organise all items before clicking 'Check'.

Do each of the following statements and examples correspond to transverse, longitudinal waves, or both?

Transverse

Longitudinal

Both

Particles move in the same direction as energy is transferred in

Areas of compression and rarefaction

Energy is transferred from one place to another

Example: Seismic S-waves

Example: Surface water waves

Example: Sound waves

Matter isn't transferred

Can be reflected

Example: Seismic P-waves

Particles move in a repeated motion

Example: Electromagnetic wave

Particles move at right-angles to the direction energy travels in

This is your 1^st attempt! You get 3 marks for each one you get right first time. Good luck!

Pass Mark

70%