Which of the following is an example of longitudinal wave?

Microwave

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Infrared

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Sound of guitar

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Radiowave

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Solution

The correct option is C Sound of guitar
In longitudinal waves, the particles of the medium vibrate along the direction of the motion of the wave. Sound waves in air is such an example.
Electromagnetic waves are transverse in nature. So, microwaves, radiowaves and infrared waves are transverse waves.

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