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WAEC Physics 2022 Objective — Question 10

Question 10 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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An example of a mechanical wave is

  • A. water wavesCorrect
  • B. radio waves
  • C. X-rays
  • D. light waves

Explanation

Water waves are mechanical waves — they require a material medium (water) to propagate, unlike radio waves, X-rays and light which are electromagnetic waves.

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