Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Choose the correct combination for Sound waves and Light Waves respectively

  1. Transverse wave and Longitudinal wave

  2. Longitudinal wave and Transverse wave

  3. Transverse wave and Transverse wave

  4. None of the above

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Sound waves are longitudinal waves where particles vibrate parallel to the direction of wave propagation. Light waves are transverse electromagnetic waves where oscillations occur perpendicular to the direction of propagation.