NEET Physics Wave Motion MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about wave motion is correct?
In a transverse wave, particle motion is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.
The speed of a wave depends on its frequency and wavelength.
The wavelength is the distance between two points of different phases.
A wave propagates by moving the entire medium along with it.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
In transverse waves, the particle motion is indeed normal to the direction of wave propagation, as noted in the NCERT context. The wave's speed is determined by the medium's properties, not by its frequency or wavelength.
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