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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?

  • Standing wave (correct)
  • Electromagnetic wave
  • Traveling wave
  • Mechanical wave
  • 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?

    <p>Mechanical wave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of periodic waves travel in opposite directions to create a standing wave?

    <p>Superimposed periodic waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is taxonomy?

    <p>The scientific study of naming, defining, and classifying groups of biological organisms based on shared characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are organisms grouped into in taxonomy?

    <p>Taxa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is regarded as the founder of the current system of taxonomy?

    <p>Carl Linnaeus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the principal rank in modern use just below kingdom?

    <p>Phylum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does taxonomy intend to reflect among organisms?

    <p>Evolutionary relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

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