Waves may be classified under 3 different classes. State these classes and for each class, state the different classifications made. For each subclass of waves listed above, state one example each.

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Waves may be classified under 3 different classes.

  • State these classes and for each class, state the different classifications made.
  • For each subclass of waves listed above, state one example each.
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