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JAMB Physics 1981 Question 4

Question 4

Waves

The following types of waves are all transverse EXCEPT

  1. A.light waves
  2. B.radio waves
  3. C.sound waves
  4. D.surface waves on water
  5. E.x-rays.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (sound waves)

Explanation

Sound waves in air are longitudinal: the particles vibrate along the direction the wave travels.