Which of these is an example of longitudinal wave?

Sound

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Visible light

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Microwaves

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Radio waves

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The correct option is A
Sound

Longitudinal waves are those waves in which the particles vibrate along the direction of propagation of the wave. Sound wave is an example for longitudinal wave.
A transverse wave is a moving wave that consists of oscillations occurring perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer. Visible light, microwaves and radio waves are examples of transverse wave.

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