T

Team MCQ Buddy • 27.12K Points
Instructor II Physics

Q. When a stone is thrown in the calm water of a pond the waves produced on the surface of water in the pond are

  • (A) Longitudinal
  • (B) Transverse
  • (C) Both longitudinal and transverse
  • (D) Waves are not produced
  • Correct Answer - Option(B)
  • Views: 52
  • Filed under category Physics
Explanation by: Team MCQ Buddy
The waves produced on the surface of water in the pond is an example of transverse waves as particles of the medium do not move along with the wave. Only the disturbance is carried forward. Another example of such waves is the vibrations of a string.

You must be Logged in to update hint/solution

Discusssion

Login to discuss.

Question analytics