Wave Mechanics Question 628
Question: When a longitudinal wave propagates through a medium, the particles of the medium execute simple harmonic oscillations about their mean positions. These oscillations of a particle are characterized by an invariant
Options:
A) kinetic energy
B) potential energy
C) sum of kinetic energy and potential energy
D) difference between kinetic energy and potential energy
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
[c] The sum of their KE and PE is a constant.
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