2024 · M/J · 0625/41 | Q5

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(a)Describe how a longitudinal wave differs from a transverse wave.

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Describe Say what happens, in order. Reasons are not required unless the question also asks why.

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

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

Fig. 5.1 — see the question text for what it shows

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Discuss More than one point is wanted. Look at the marks available to judge how many.

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0625/41/M/J/24Cambridge IGCSE Physics 0625 · May/June 2024 · Paper 4 variant 1 · Question 5