NEET Physics Wave Motion MCQ Question
Which of the following combinations about wave motion is correct?
Mechanical waves require a medium for propagation; electromagnetic waves do not require a medium.
All waves can propagate through a vacuum; mechanical waves do not depend on the medium.
Mechanical waves involve oscillations of particles in a vacuum; electromagnetic waves are sinusoidal.
Electromagnetic waves require a medium to travel; mechanical waves can travel in a vacuum.
Correct Answer
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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