Physics Waves SZABMU 2024
PMDC Verified Question 6 of 125
Which one of the following is an example of transverse waves?
A
Sound waves
B
Water waves
C
Waves associated with electron
D
Waves in spring
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Official Correct Choice:
Option B: Water waves
Concept:

Waves are primarily classified by comparing the medium's oscillation direction to the wave's travel direction.

Solution:

  • In transverse waves, particles vibrate perpendicularly (up and down) to the energy's forward motion. Water surface waves (macroscopically) are the classic mechanical example of this.


  • In longitudinal waves, particles vibrate parallel (back and forth) to the motion. Sound waves and compressed springs are strictly longitudinal.


Why other options are incorrect:

Sound (Option A) and spring waves (Option D) are classic longitudinal examples. Electron matter waves (Option C) are quantum probability waves, not simple mechanical transverse waves.

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