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Which of the following statements is correct? (a) Both sound and light waves in air are longitudinal. (b) Both sound and light waves in air are transverse. (c) Sound waves in air are transverse while light longitudinal. (d) Sound waves in air are longitudinal while light waves transverse.

Name: Problem 60, Chapter 11: Objective Physics for NEET
Uploaded: 2021-09-03T14:49:44-08:00
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Description: Which of the following statements is correct? (a) Both sound and light waves in air are longitudinal. (b) Both sound and light waves in air are transverse. (c) Sound waves in air are transverse while light longitudinal. (d) Sound waves in air are longitudinal while light waves transverse.

   Which of the following statements is correct?
(a) Both sound and light waves in air are longitudinal.
(b) Both sound and light waves in air are transverse.
(c) Sound waves in air are transverse while light longitudinal.
(d) Sound waves in air are longitudinal while light waves transverse.

Objective Physics for NEET

Abhay Kumar 1st Edition

Chapter 11, Problem 60

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Solved by Expert Ajay Singhal

09/03/2021

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Sound waves are longitudinal waves. This means that the direction of motion of the particles of the medium (in this case, air) is the same as the direction of propagation of the wave. Show more…

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Which of the following statements is correct? (a) Both sound and light waves in air are longitudinal. (b) Both sound and light waves in air are transverse. (c) Sound waves in air are transverse while light longitudinal. (d) Sound waves in air are longitudinal while light waves transverse.

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Key Concepts

Longitudinal Waves

Longitudinal waves are characterized by oscillations that occur parallel to the direction of wave propagation. This type of wave involves regions of compression and rarefaction, making it the typical mode of propagation for mechanical waves like sound waves in air.

Transverse Waves

Transverse waves exhibit oscillations that are perpendicular to the direction of propagation. Electromagnetic waves, including light, are classic examples of transverse waves, where the electric and magnetic fields oscillate at right angles to the direction in which the wave travels.

Wave Propagation in Different Media

Understanding wave propagation in different media involves recognizing how the medium's properties affect the type of wave that can travel through it. Sound waves in air propagate through particle oscillations (longitudinal), while light, as an electromagnetic radiation, does not require a medium and naturally propagates as a transverse wave.

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