Understanding Wave Motion

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What type of wave is a sound wave?

  • Mechanical Classical Wave (correct)
  • Electromagnetic Wave
  • Matter Wave
  • None of the above

What happens when two sound waves of slightly different frequencies mix with each other?

  • Beats are formed (correct)
  • Standing waves are formed
  • Supersonic waves are formed
  • Shock waves are formed

What is the equation governing the propagation of disturbance in a classical wave?

  • $v = f \lambda$
  • $\frac{\partial^2f}{\partial t^2} = c^2\frac{\partial^2f}{\partial x^2}$ (correct)
  • $f = \frac{1}{T}$
  • $\frac{\partial^2f}{\partial x^2} = 2\frac{\partial f}{\partial x}\frac{\partial f}{\partial t}$

How are ultrasonic waves detected using the Kundt's tube method?

<p>By observing the standing waves formed in the tube (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum size of the disturbance in a sound wave known as?

<p>Amplitude (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the argument of the function on the right hand side known as?

<p>Phase Angle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the distance the wave has to travel along the direction of propagation to change the phase by $2 ext{𝜋}$ called?

<p>Wavelength (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the locus of the points which are in the same phase called?

<p>Wave front (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of wave is a P-Wave in an earthquake?

<p>Longitudinal wave (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which direction do water waves typically travel?

<p>Left and right (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the radius of the circles made by water particles as the depth into the water increases?

<p>Decreases (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle called when more than one wave occupies the same space at the same time?

<p>Wave interference (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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