Which of the following statements is true?

Both light and sound waves can travel in the vacuum

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Both light and sound waves in air are transverse

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The sound waves are longitudinal while the light waves are transverse

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Both light and sound waves in air are longitudinal

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Solution

The correct option is C
The sound waves are longitudinal while the light waves are transverse

Sound waves are longitudinal waves in which the motion of the individual particles of the medium is in a direction that is parallel to the direction of energy transport.

Light waves are transverse waves in which the medium vibrates at right angles to the direction of its propagation.

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1. Sound waves (i) Mechanical wave

2. Light waves (ii) Non-mechanical waves

3. Waves on a string (iii) Transverse waves

(iv) Longitudinal waves

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