Question

A wave is a disturbance created in an elastic medium and it transfers ______.

• A. energy from one place to another
• B. matter from one place to another
• C. heat from one place to another
• D. gas from one place to another

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

The correct options are
A

energy from one place to another

C

heat from one place to another

A wave is a disturbance created in an elastic medium and it transfers energy from one place to another. This energy can be in any form. For an example, heat is transferred in solids from one end to the other by means of vibrations of molecules, and it is known as conduction of heat in solids.