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Sound waves are electromagnetic waves like light.

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True
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False
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Data insufficient
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Solution

The correct option is B False
Answer is B.

Sound waves are longitudinal waves that needs a medium to travel and it cannot travel through vacuum.
Light usually refers to visible light, which is electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye and is responsible for the sense of sight. is a transverse, electromagnetic wave that can be seen by humans.
Hence, the statement is false.

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