Transverse and longitudinal waves quiz
The questions in this quiz are suitable for GCSE physics students studying longitudinal waves, transverse waves, electromagnetic waves, radio waves, microwaves, infrared and visible light and ultraviolet, EM waves in medicine and ionising radiation.
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