Which statement is correct in reference to sound waves & light waves?

Both are mechanical waves.

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Both are transverse in nature.

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Both carry energy from one point to another point.

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Both needs a medium to travel.

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Solution

The correct option is C Both carry energy from one point to another point.
Sound is a longitudinal mechanical wave (requires medium) & light is a transverse nonmechanical wave. However, both waves carry energy from one point to another.

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Sound wave is a mechanical wave, which means, unlike light, it needs a medium to travel.

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(a) Sound and light both require medium for propagation

(b) Sound can travel in vacuum, but light can not

(d) Sound and light both can travel in vacuum.

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