The sound waves in air are longitudinal while the light waves are transverse.
NEET UG 2006 — Physics Waves & Oscillations
Which one of the following statements is true?
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Both light and sound waves can travel in vacuum
Both light and sound waves in air are transverse
The sound waves in air are longitudinal while the light waves are transverse
Both light and sound waves in air are longitudinal
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