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Post-UTME Physics 2008 Objective — Question 1

Question 1 of 10 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Physics 2008 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Which of the following waves is both mechanical and transverse?

  • A. X-ray
  • B. Water-waveCorrect
  • C. Sound wave
  • D. Radiowave

Explanation

Water waves are mechanical (need a medium) and transverse; sound is mechanical but longitudinal, while X-rays and radio waves are electromagnetic, not mechanical.

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