Question:

Which of the following statements is correct?

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Sound waves in air are always longitudinal; light waves are always transverse.
Updated On: May 1, 2026
  • Light waves are transverse but sound waves and waves on strings are longitudinal
  • Sound waves and waves on a string are transverse but light waves are longitudinal
  • Light waves and waves on a string are transverse but sound waves are longitudinal
  • Light waves and sound waves are transverse, but waves on strings are longitudinal
  • Light waves, sound waves and waves on a string are all longitudinal
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation


Concept:
Types of waves:
• Light waves: transverse
• Waves on string: transverse
• Sound waves: longitudinal

Step 1:
Analyze options.
Only correct combination: \[ \text{Light + string transverse, sound longitudinal} \]
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