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Which of the following statements is true ?

A

Both light and sound waves in air are transverse

B

The sound waves in air are logitudinal while the light waves are transverse

C

Both light and sound waves in air aire logitudinal

D

Both light and sound waves can travel in vacuum

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The correct Answer is:
B
Sound waves in air cannot be polarised as they are longitudinal whereas light waves can be polarised as they are always transverse.
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