MCQ
Light waves are:
  • A
    Longitudinal mechanical waves
  • B
    Transverse elastic waves
  • C
    Longitudinal elastic waves
  • Transverse electromagnetic waves

Answer

Correct option: D.
Transverse electromagnetic waves
(d)Transverse electromagnetic waves

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