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Which type of waves require a material medium for propagation?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Which type of wave can propagate through material media but does not require them?
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