MHT CET · Physics · Waves and Sound
Which one of the following statements is true?
- A The sound waves in air are longitudinal while the light waves in air are transverse
- B Both light and sound waves in air are transverse
- C Both light and sound waves in air are longitudinal
- D The sound waves are transverse and light waves are longitudinal
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(A) The sound waves in air are longitudinal while the light waves in air are transverse
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The sound waves are longitudinal while the light waves are transverse.
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