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Waves on ropes

Vertical and horizontal waves on ropes diagram.

This image depicts vertical and horizontal waves on ropes. Light waves travel vertically, horizontally and at all angles in between, as depicted in the drawing on the right.

Rope images copyright zamuruev, 123RF Ltd.

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