Question

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A. Light waves are transverse but sound waves and waves on strings are longitudinal
• B. Sound waves and waves on a string are transverse but light waves are longitudinal
• C. Light waves and waves on a string are transverse but sound waves are longitudinal
• D. Light waves and waves are transverse but waves on strings are longitudinal
• E. Light waves, sound waves and waves on a string are all longitudinal

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Light and waves on the string transverse but sound waves in air are longitudinal.