Characteristics of Waves

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Characteristics of Waves: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as Characteristics of Wave Motion, Amplitude, Wavelength of a Wave & Frequency and Time Period etc.

Important Questions on Characteristics of Waves

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Below figure shows that the shape of a part of a long string in which transverse waves are produced. Which pair of particles are in phase?

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In a longitudinal wave there is a state of decided maximum compression at a point. The frequency of wave is 50 Hz. After what time will the same point be in the state of maximum rarefaction?

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What type of waves do you expect in vacuum

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The waves are

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The wavelength of ultrasonics in air is of the order of

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Water waves are

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The distance in which one compression and one rarefaction are contained is called

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Which of the following waves does not require any material medium for their propagation?

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The medium for wave propagation should have the property of 

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Which of the following waves is not same as others?

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The height of crests of a wave is called

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The depth of the troughs of a wave is called as

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The SI unit of amplitude of oscillation is

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The speed of wave is 340 m/s. What is the wavelength of the wave if its frequency is 500 Hz?

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Water waves are

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The frequency of a second's pendulum is

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On the surface of the moon,a clock will

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Waves produced by supersonic jet planes are

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The speed of electromagnetic waves in air is

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Vibrations, whose amplitudes of oscillations decrease with time are called