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Types of Waves: Mechanical, EM, and Matter Waves
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Types of Waves: Mechanical, EM, and Matter Waves

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Which type of waves require a material medium for propagation?

  • Matter waves
  • Mechanical waves (correct)
  • EM waves
  • Sound waves

    • What is the key characteristic of EM waves that distinguishes them from mechanical waves?

  • Generated by moving objects
  • Associated with quantum mechanics
  • Require a material medium for propagation
  • Generated by periodic vibrations in electric and magnetic fields (correct)

    • In which field of study are Matter waves extensively explored?

  • Quantum mechanics (correct)
  • Astrophysics
  • Thermodynamics
  • Classical mechanics

    • What is a common characteristic of travelling waves?

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    Which type of wave can propagate through material media but does not require them?

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