Light wave is an example of:

longitudinal wave

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transverse wave

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mechanical wave

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non-mechanical wave

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Solution

The correct options are
B transverse wave
D non-mechanical wave
Light wave doesn't require a medium for its propagation. Hence, it is a non-mechanical wave. The components (electric and magnetic fields) of a light wave oscillate perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation. Hence, it is a transverse wave.

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