Do light waves,electromagnetic waves and sound waves exert force on matter moving freely in the air ? If no, why they cannot exert force on matter ?

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Yes all these wave exert force on matter. Sound wave is mechanical wave hence exert force on matter. Electromagnetic and light wave interact with electron and exert force on matter.

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