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What is a wave?
What is a wave?
- A propagating dynamic disturbance of one or more quantities (correct)
- A random fluctuation of quantities
- A stationary disturbance of one quantity
- A constant equilibrium of quantities
What type of wave is characterized by nulls at certain positions?
What type of wave is characterized by nulls at certain positions?
- Standing wave (correct)
- Electromagnetic wave
- Traveling wave
- Mechanical wave
What sustains the propagation of electromagnetic waves?
What sustains the propagation of electromagnetic waves?
- Stress and strain fields oscillation
- Pressure and particle motion variations
- Local deformation in a physical medium
- Coupling between electric and magnetic fields according to Maxwell's equations (correct)
Which type of wave involves local deformation in a physical medium?
Which type of wave involves local deformation in a physical medium?
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What type of periodic waves travel in opposite directions to create a standing wave?
What type of periodic waves travel in opposite directions to create a standing wave?
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What is taxonomy?
What is taxonomy?
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What are organisms grouped into in taxonomy?
What are organisms grouped into in taxonomy?
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Who is regarded as the founder of the current system of taxonomy?
Who is regarded as the founder of the current system of taxonomy?
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What is the principal rank in modern use just below kingdom?
What is the principal rank in modern use just below kingdom?
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What does taxonomy intend to reflect among organisms?
What does taxonomy intend to reflect among organisms?
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