| Date | November 2009 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 09N.1.HL.TZ0.18 |
| Level | Higher level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | Time zone 0 |
| Command term | Question number | 18 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Which of the following is a correct comparison between standing waves and travelling waves?
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