Waves: Properties, Types, and Applications

Question 1

The wavelength of a wave is defined as the distance between:

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Two consecutive crests

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Two consecutive troughs

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A crest and a trough

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A node and an antinode

Question 2

The principle of superposition states that:

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When two waves meet, they will interfere and create a new wave

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When two waves meet, they will cancel each other out

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When two waves meet, they will double in amplitude

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When two waves meet, they will not interact

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of constructive interference?

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When two waves combine to create a wave with a higher amplitude

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When two waves combine to create a wave with a lower amplitude

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When two waves combine to create a wave with a different frequency

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When two waves combine to create a wave with a different wavelength

Question 4

The Doppler effect is caused by:

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A change in the frequency of a wave as its source moves towards or away from an observer

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A change in the wavelength of a wave as its source moves towards or away from an observer

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A change in the speed of a wave as its source moves towards or away from an observer

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A change in the amplitude of a wave as its source moves towards or away from an observer

Question 5

What happens to the frequency of a wave when it enters a medium with a lower velocity?

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Decreases

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Increases

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Remains the same

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Becomes zero

Question 6

Which of the following is used to measure the intensity of a wave?

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Amplitude

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Wavelength

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Frequency

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Phase

Question 7

What is the Doppler effect?

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The change in frequency of a wave as an observer moves towards or away from the source

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The reflection of waves off a surface

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The interference of two waves

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The diffraction of waves around an obstacle

Question 8

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

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Transverse waves vibrate perpendicular to the direction of travel, while longitudinal waves vibrate parallel to it

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Transverse waves require a medium to travel, while longitudinal waves do not

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Transverse waves have a higher frequency than longitudinal waves

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Transverse waves are less common than longitudinal waves

Question 9

What is the principle behind the interference of waves?

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The combination of two or more waves to create a new wave

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The reflection of waves off a surface

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The diffraction of waves around an obstacle

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The Doppler effect

Question 10

Identify the type of wave characterized by vibrations perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation:

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Transverse wave

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Longitudinal wave

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Surface wave

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Electromagnetic wave

Question 11

Name the highest point on a wave:

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Crest

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Trough

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Amplitude

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Wavelength

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a defining characteristic of mechanical waves?

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Can travel through a vacuum

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Require a medium to propagate

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Transfer energy

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Can be transverse or longitudinal

Question 13

Provide an example that demonstrates the Doppler effect:

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A change in the pitch of a siren as a fire truck passes by

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The sound of thunder after a lightning strike

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The reflection of light waves off a mirror

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The diffraction of light waves through a narrow slit

Question 14

Explain the principle behind fiber optic communication:

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Total internal reflection

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Diffraction

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Refraction

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Polarization

Question 15

Identify the electromagnetic radiation with the highest frequency:

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Gamma rays

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Radio waves

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Microwaves

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Infrared radiation

Question 16

Describe the principle of operation for a sonar device:

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Reflection of sound waves off objects

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Refraction of light waves through water

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Diffraction of sound waves around obstacles

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Polarization of electromagnetic waves

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental characteristic of waves?

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Particle Oscillation

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Amplitude

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Wavelength

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Frequency

Question 18

A wave with a high frequency will have a _______ wavelength.

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Shorter

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Longer

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Equal

Question 19

Which type of wave is characterized by particle motion parallel to the direction of wave propagation?

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Longitudinal wave

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Transverse wave

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Surface wave

Question 20

The velocity of a wave is determined by its _______ and _______.

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Frequency and Medium

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Amplitude and Wavelength

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Phase and Intensity

Question 21

Which of the following is an application of sound waves?

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Ultrasound

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Fiber optics

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Radio communication

Question 22

When a wave encounters an obstacle, it can undergo _______.

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Reflection, transmission, or absorption

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Only reflection

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Only interference

Question 23

What is the SI unit for wavelength?

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Meter (m)

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Hertz (Hz)

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Joule (J)

Question 24

Which of the following can cause a change in a wave's velocity?

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Changing medium

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Changing wavelength

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Changing amplitude

Question 25

What is the phenomenon observed when waves bend around obstacles or pass through narrow openings called?

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Diffraction

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Interference

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Refraction

Question 26

Which characteristic is NOT a fundamental property of waves?

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Color

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Frequency

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Amplitude

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Wavelength

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental property of waves?

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Temperature

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Amplitude

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Frequency

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Velocity

Question 28

Which type of wave can propagate through a vacuum?

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Electromagnetic wave

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Transverse wave

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Longitudinal wave

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Surface wave

Question 29

The process by which waves bend when passing through a narrow opening is called:

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Diffraction

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Refraction

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Reflection

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Interference

Question 30

Which of the following is an example of a transverse wave?

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Light wave

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Water wave

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Sound wave

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Seismic wave

Question 31

The speed of a wave depends on its:

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Frequency and medium

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Wavelength and amplitude

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Phase and temperature

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Intensity and polarization

Question 32

Which of the following is the SI unit of frequency?

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Hertz

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Meter

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Volt

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Second

Question 33

The Doppler effect is associated with a change in:

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Wave frequency

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Wave speed

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Wave amplitude

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Wave wavelength

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a property of waves?

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Entropy

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Amplitude

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Frequency

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Wavelength

Question 35

What type of wave is characterized by vibrations perpendicular to the direction of propagation?

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Transverse wave

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Longitudinal wave

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Surface wave

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Standing wave

Question 36

The velocity of a wave is determined by:

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Frequency and wavelength

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Amplitude and wavelength

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Frequency and amplitude

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Wavelength only

Question 37

What type of wave is used in fiber optic communication?

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Light wave

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Radio wave

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Microwaves

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Sound wave

Question 38

What is the phenomenon that occurs when two waves of similar frequency interact, resulting in alternating bands of constructive and destructive interference?

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Beat

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Diffraction

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Refraction

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Polarization

Question 39

How do radar systems operate?

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Radar systems utilize the principle of echolocation.

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Radar systems function based on the concept of refraction.

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Radar systems employ the principle of interference.

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Radar systems operate based on the Doppler effect.

Question 40

Distinguish between mechanical and electromagnetic waves based on their properties. Provide specific examples to illustrate these differences.

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Mechanical waves, unlike electromagnetic waves, require a medium to propagate.

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Mechanical waves can exhibit both transverse and longitudinal wave patterns, while electromagnetic waves are purely transverse waves.

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Both mechanical and electromagnetic waves exhibit diffraction and reflection.

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Mechanical waves generally have higher frequencies than electromagnetic waves.

Question 41

How are wave principles applied in medical imaging techniques like ultrasound and MRI?

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Ultrasound utilizes the reflection and refraction of sound waves, while MRI employs the principles of nuclear magnetic resonance.

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Both ultrasound and MRI rely on electromagnetic waves to generate images.

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Ultrasound imaging involves the diffraction of sound waves.

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MRI imaging is based on the interference of waves.

Question 42

Which property is exclusive to electromagnetic waves and not applicable to mechanical waves?

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Polarization

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Wavelength

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Speed

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Frequency

Question 43

**MCQ 1. Characteristic of Transverse Waves**
Which of the following is a defining characteristic of transverse waves?

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They oscillate perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.

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They are constrained to travel in straight lines only.

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They necessitate a medium for propagation.

Question 44

**MCQ 2. Wavelength Definition**
In the context of waves, what is the definition of wavelength?

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The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in the wave pattern.

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The number of waves that traverse a fixed point in one second.

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The vertical height of the wave, measured from crest to trough.

Question 45

**MCQ 4. Superposition Principle for Waves**
According to the superposition principle, when multiple waves interact, how is the resulting displacement determined?

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It is the algebraic sum of the individual displacements caused by each wave.

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Waves always propagate in a rectilinear manner.

Question 46

**MCQ 5. Doppler Effect Explained**
What is the definition of the Doppler effect?

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The shift in frequency of a wave as its source moves relative to an observer.

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The phenomenon where a wave reflects off a boundary.

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The alteration in wavelength when a wave transitions between different mediums.

Question 47

**MCQ 7. Standing Wave Pattern on a Fixed String**
When a string is fixed at both ends and vibrates, what is theลักษณะ of the resulting standing wave pattern?

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Nodes at the fixed ends and antinodes at the center.

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Nodes at the center and antinodes at the ends.

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Antinodes at the ends and nodes at the center.

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No standing wave pattern is formed.

Question 48

**MCQ 8. Wave Speed Determinants**
Which factor primarily influences the speed of a wave?

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The medium through which the wave propagates.

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The amplitude of the wave.

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The wavelength of the wave.

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The frequency of the wave.

Question 49

**MCQ 9. Mechanical vs. Electromagnetic Waves**
What is the fundamental distinction between mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves?

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Mechanical waves require a medium for propagation, whereas electromagnetic waves do not.

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Electromagnetic waves have higher frequencies than mechanical waves.

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Mechanical waves are exclusively transverse, while electromagnetic waves are exclusively longitudinal.