JAMB Physics 2013 Question 25

Question 25

Waves

A wave that travels through stretched strings is known as

  1. A.electromagnetic wave.
  2. B.micro wave.
  3. C.mechanical wave.
  4. D.seismic wave.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (mechanical wave.)

Explanation

A wave on a string needs the material of the string to carry it, so it is a mechanical wave.