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Which of the following is a longitudinal wave?

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Light wave
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Vibrations on a guitar string
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Spring oscillations
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Glass vibrations
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Solution

The correct option is A Light wave
Longitudinal waves are the waves in which particles of the medium oscillate parallel to the direction of wave propagation. Sound wave through air is a longitudinal wave. Light wave, radio wave and X-ray are examples of transverse waves.

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