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Q: Which of the following is not a transverse wave?
  • A. Light wave
  • B. Radio wave
  • C. Electromagnetic wave
  • D. Sound wave
Correct Answer: Option D - A sound wave is not a transverse wave but it is a longitudinal wave. A transverse wave is a wave whose oscillations of particles are perpendicular to the direction of propagation of the waves. For example, electromagnetic waves, light waves and radio waves.
D. A sound wave is not a transverse wave but it is a longitudinal wave. A transverse wave is a wave whose oscillations of particles are perpendicular to the direction of propagation of the waves. For example, electromagnetic waves, light waves and radio waves.

Explanations:

A sound wave is not a transverse wave but it is a longitudinal wave. A transverse wave is a wave whose oscillations of particles are perpendicular to the direction of propagation of the waves. For example, electromagnetic waves, light waves and radio waves.