PhysicsWhich of the following statements is correct?

Which of the following statements is correct?

  1. A

    Both sound and light waves in air are longitudinal

  2. B

    Both sound and light waves in air are transverse

  3. C

    Sound waves in air are transverse while light longitudinal

  4. D

    Sound waves in air are longitudinal while light waves transverse

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    Solution:

    Not only in air, but in any medium, sound waves are always longitudinal. Light waves are electromagnetic waves and are always transverse.

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