GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

PHYSICS

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

What kind of wave is a light wave?

A	pressure waves
B	longitudinal wave
C	sound waves
D	transverse

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Light waves are just electromagnetic radiation of certain frequencies in the visible range. Hence, light waves are elctromagnetic waves. And as electromagnetic waves are transverse in nature as stated above, light waves are transverse in nature as well.

Detailed explanation-2: -1. Light as a wave: Light can be described (modeled) as an electromagnetic wave.

Detailed explanation-3: -As it turns out, there are two directions for light waves to oscillate and, consequently light is a transverse wave.

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