NEET Physics Transverse & Longitudinal Waves MCQ Question
What property of a medium primarily determines the speed of a mechanical wave according to the NCERT description?
Restoring force in the medium
Temperature of the medium
Color of the medium
Shape of the medium
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The speed of a mechanical wave is determined by the restoring force setup in the medium when disturbed, as mentioned in the context. This force is directly related to the tension in a string and the inertial properties of the medium.
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