MCQ
Which one of the following statements is true
  • A
    Both light and sound waves in air are transverse
  • The sound waves in air are longitudinal while the light waves are transverse
  • C
    Both light and sound waves in air are longitudinal
  • D
    Both light and sound waves can travel in vacuum

Answer

Correct option: B.
The sound waves in air are longitudinal while the light waves are transverse
b

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