Physics-Wave Motion
NEET Physics Wave Motion MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 11
Which of the following combinations about wave motion is correct?
A
Mechanical waves require a medium for propagation; electromagnetic waves do not require a medium.
B
All waves can propagate through a vacuum; mechanical waves do not depend on the medium.
C
Mechanical waves involve oscillations of particles in a vacuum; electromagnetic waves are sinusoidal.
D
Electromagnetic waves require a medium to travel; mechanical waves can travel in a vacuum.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Mechanical waves require a medium for propagation and cannot travel through a vacuum, while electromagnetic waves can propagate through a vacuum as stated in the provided context.
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