Physics IMPSs for VNJC
Wave Physics Q&A Wave Physics Questions and Answers 1. What is wave ? Ans.: Wave is a periodic and regular disturbance of energy and momentum from one point of the medium to another without any flow of material of medium. 2. What do you mean by electromagnetic waves ? Ans.: Electromagnetic waves are generated due to periodic vibrations in electric and magnetic fields. 3. What do you mean by matter waves ? (1 mark) Ans. The waves always associated with any object in motion are called matter waves. 4. What are mechanical waves . State its examples. (2 marks) Ans.: (i) Waves which require material medium for their propagation are called mechanical waves. (ii) Water waves , sound waves , seismic waves and waves along a stretched string are some of the examples of mechanical waves. 5. What are travelling or progressive wave? Name the types of progressive wave? (2 marks) Ans.: ...