NEET Physics Transverse & Longitudinal Waves Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): In a water wave, the motion involves the movement of water as a whole.
Reason (R): The disturbance in a water wave moves, not the water as a whole.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false but R is true.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
In a water wave, it is the disturbance that moves, not the water as a whole. Therefore, the assertion is false, and the reason is true.
Found an issue with this question?
Related Questions
More from Transverse & Longitudinal Waves
A diagram shows a wave in a solid medium with particles oscillating perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation. Which type of wave is being de...
Which of the following combinations about transverse and longitudinal waves is correct?
Which of the following statements about transverse and longitudinal waves is correct?