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Waves — Physics STD 11 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 SciencePhysicsWaves3 Marks
Question
Given below are some examples of wave motion. State in each case if the motion is transverse, longitudinal or a combination of both.
  1. Motion of a kink in a long coil spring produced by displacing one end of the spring sideways.
  2. Wave produced in a cylinder containing water by moving its piston back and forth.
  3. Wave produced by a motorboat sailing in water.
  4. Ultrasonic waves in air produced by a vibrating crystal.
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Answer

  1. Longitudinal wave.
  2. Transverse wave.
  3. Combination of both.
  4. Longitudinal wave.

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