MCQ
Which of the following is the longitudinal wave
  • Sound waves
  • B
    Waves on plucked string
  • C
    Water waves
  • D
    Light waves

Answer

Correct option: A.
Sound waves
a
(a) Wave on a plucked string is stationary wave.

Light waves are $EM$ waves.

Water waves are transverse as well as longitudinal.

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