Which of the following is not a transverse wave?

Light waves

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Sound waves

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Vibrations in strings

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Ripples on water surface

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Solution

The correct option is B
Sound waves

Sound is a longitudinal wave where the motion of the individual particles of the medium is in a direction that is parallel to the direction of energy transport.The light waves,vibrations in strings and ripples on water surface are transverse waves, where the particles move perpendicular to the direction of energy trasnsport.

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