NEET Physics Wave Motion MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about wave motion is correct?
Mechanical waves require a medium for propagation.
All waves can travel through a vacuum without any medium.
Electromagnetic waves are a type of mechanical wave.
The amplitude of a wave has no effect on its speed.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Mechanical waves, like sound and water waves, depend on a medium for propagation, while electromagnetic waves can travel through a vacuum, as stated in the context. Therefore, option A is correct.
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