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natita [175]
3 years ago
15

Which of the following describes light as a wave?

Biology
2 answers:
lora16 [44]3 years ago
8 0
Light is a transverse wave and this is what describes light as a wave. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the first option. Light is not at all similar to water and sound. It would be a big mistake to consider light as similar to the mediums water and sound. I hope the answer helps.
Savatey [412]3 years ago
3 0

Answer:

Light is a transverse wave.

Explanation:

Light is a transverse wave. Its particles vibrates or oscillates in the direction perpendicular to the direction of propagation of wave.

Light wave also have both electric and magnetic field component. So, light waves are also called as electromagnetic wave. Another type of wave is longitudinal wave. In this type, the particles of wave are in the direction of propagation of wave.

Hence, the correct option is " light is a transverse wave ".

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