Question

Which of the following can be transverse in nature?

• A. Sound waves in water
• B. Waves in a string
• C. Light waves
• D. All of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above.

A transverse wave is a wave in which particles vibrate or oscillate perpendicular to the direction in which the wave propagates.

• For a string wave, the string moves perpendicularly, while the wave travels along the string. Thus, a string wave is a transverse wave.
• Light waves are also transverse, as the particles of light oscillate perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.
• Sound can travel as a transverse wave in solids and liquids. So, through water, it can be a transverse wave.