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Q: Which of the following statements is correct about sound waves and light waves?
  • A. Both transverse waves
  • B. Both longitudinal waves
  • C. Sound waves are transverse waves and light waves are longitudinal waves.
  • D. Sound waves are longitudinal and light waves are transverse waves.
Correct Answer: Option D - Light waves are electromagnetic waves while sound wave are mechanical waves. Light waves are transverse while sound waves are longitudinal waves. Light waves can travel in vacuum but sound waves requires a material medium. So sound waves cannot travel in vacuum.
D. Light waves are electromagnetic waves while sound wave are mechanical waves. Light waves are transverse while sound waves are longitudinal waves. Light waves can travel in vacuum but sound waves requires a material medium. So sound waves cannot travel in vacuum.

Explanations:

Light waves are electromagnetic waves while sound wave are mechanical waves. Light waves are transverse while sound waves are longitudinal waves. Light waves can travel in vacuum but sound waves requires a material medium. So sound waves cannot travel in vacuum.