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Q. No.Which one of the following statements is true?
| 1. | Both light and sound waves in the air are transverse. |
| 2. | The sound waves in the air are longitudinal while the light waves are transverse. |
| 3. | Both light and sound waves in the air are longitudinal. |
| 4. | Both light and sound waves can travel in a vacuum. |
Subtopic: Â Types of Waves |
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AIPMT - 2006
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Which of the following is a mechanical wave?
1. Radio waves
2. \(X\text-\)rays
3. Light waves
4. Sound waves
Subtopic: Â Types of Waves |
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Level 1: 80%+
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The velocity of sound in air is \(332~\text{m/s}.\) Its velocity in the vacuum will be:
1. \(>332~\text{m/s}\)
2. \(=332~\text{m/s}\)
3. \(<332~\text{m/s}\)
4. meaningless
1. \(>332~\text{m/s}\)
2. \(=332~\text{m/s}\)
3. \(<332~\text{m/s}\)
4. meaningless
Subtopic: Â Types of Waves |
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Level 2: 60%+
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A wave moving in a gas:
| 1. | must be longitudinal | 2. | may be longitudinal |
| 3. | must be transverse | 4. | may be transverse |
Subtopic: Â Types of Waves |
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Level 3: 35%-60%
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