wave_mechanics basics_of_mechanical_waves Question 70

Question: Which of the following is the longitudinal wave

[AFMC 1997]

Options:

A) Sound waves

B) Waves on plucked string

C) Water waves

D) Light waves

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Wave on a plucked string is stationary wave.

Light waves are EM waves.

Water waves are transverse as well as longitudinal.