Physics Waves PMDC 2020
PMDC Verified Question 97 of 125
Ripple tank is used to study features of
A
Particle
B
Wave
C
Light
D
Solid
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Propolis Cognitive Error Autopsy

Official Correct Choice:
Option B: Wave
Concept:

A ripple tank is a specialized piece of lab equipment featuring a shallow glass tank of water.

Solution:

  • It is explicitly designed to generate and visualize 2D mechanical water waves.


  • By shining a light from above, the shadows of the wave crests and troughs allow students to study core wave behaviors such as reflection, refraction, diffraction, and interference.


Why other options are incorrect:

While light is used to illuminate the tank, the tank's purpose is to study the water waves themselves. Particles and solids do not form the bulk behaviors studied in this tank.

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