Which of the following is not a longitudinal wave?

Seismic P-wave

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Light

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Sound

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Ultrasound

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Solution

The correct option is D Light
In case of light, the waveform changes perpendicular to the relative motion. So, it is a type of transverse wave, which causes the medium to vibrate perpendicular to the wave energy .

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