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Waves
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What is the correct definition of a wave?
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Which of the following is a transverse wave?
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In a wave, the distance between two consecutive crests is called:
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If the frequency of a wave is 50 Hz and its wavelength is 6 m, what is the speed of the wave?
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Which of the following waves requires a medium to travel?
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In the context of Indian classical music, the sound produced by a sitar string is an example of:
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What happens to the frequency of a wave when its wavelength increases while the wave speed remains constant?
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Which phenomenon explains the bending of waves around obstacles or through openings?
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Two waves of the same amplitude and frequency meet in phase. What type of interference occurs and what is the resulting amplitude?
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A wave pulse travels along a stretched string at 20 m/s. If the tension in the string is quadrupled, what will be the new speed of the wave?