Which of the following statements is true? - Vidyadip

MCQ

Which of the following statements is true?

A
Both light and sound waves can travel in vacuum.
B
Both light and sound waves in air are transverse.
C
The sound waves in air are longitudinal, while the light waves are transverse.
D
Both light and sound waves in air are longitudinal.

✓

Answer

Both light and sound waves in air are longitudinal.

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