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Which of the following is not true of standing waves and progressive waves? (i) They both have phase velocity (ii) They both have angular frequency (iii) They both have spatial frequency (iv) They both transport energy along the direction of propagation
Options
A (iv) only
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B (i) and (iv) only
C (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
D (i) only
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Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Standing waves do not transport energy along the direction of propagation; energy is localized. Progressive waves transport energy. So statement (iv) is not true for standing waves.

Hint

Standing waves do not transport energy.

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Course: PHY 104
Topic: PHY 104 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 934 of 947
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