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Transverse and Longitudinal Waves

A wave is a succession of pulses: a continuous, repeating disturbance that propagates through a medium, transferring energy from one location to another without permanently displacing the particles…

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This section covers Transverse and Longitudinal Waves as part of Pulses and waves in Grade 11 Technical Sciences. You'll find clear explanations, worked examples, and key definitions aligned to the CAPS curriculum.

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