State whether the following waves are transverse or longitudinal waves :
$(i)$ light waves
$(ii)$ waves in water and
$(iii)$ sound waves.

  • A
    Light waves: Transverse,Water waves: Transverse,Sound waves: Longitudinal
  • B
    Light waves: Longitudinal,Water waves: Transverse,Sound waves: Transverse
  • C
    Light waves: Transverse,Water waves: Longitudinal,Sound waves: Longitudinal
  • D
    Light waves: Longitudinal,Water waves: Longitudinal,Sound waves: Transverse

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