Which one of the following statements is true?

Which one of the following statements is true?
  1. The sound waves in air are longitudinal while the light waves in air are transverse
  2. Both light and sound waves in air are transverse
  3. Both light and sound waves in air are longitudinal
  4. The sound waves are transverse and light waves are longitudinal

Solution

The sound waves are longitudinal while the light waves are transverse.

Asked in: MHT CET 2021 (20 Sep Shift 1)

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