Which of the following type of wave is different from others?
Sound waves
The explanation for the correct option.
Mechanical waves:
Non-mechanical waves:
In the case of option ‘d’,
Sound waves belong to mechanical waves and the rest all belong to non-mechanical waves.
The explanation for incorrect options:
In the case of option 'a',
Light waves belong to non-mechanical waves.
In the case of option ‘b’,
X-rays belong to non-mechanical waves.
In the case of option 'c',
Radio waves belong to non-mechanical waves.
Hence, option (d) is correct.