Question

light waves
water waves
sounds waves
which of the following is an example of transverse waves?

Explanation:

Step1: Recall Transverse Wave Definition

Transverse waves have oscillations perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation. Light waves (electromagnetic) and water waves (surface waves, transverse component) are transverse, while sound waves are longitudinal (oscillations parallel to propagation).

Step2: Analyze Options

• Light Waves: Electromagnetic waves, transverse (oscillating electric/magnetic fields perpendicular to direction).
• Water Waves: Surface water waves have transverse (up - down) and longitudinal components, but are often considered transverse - like for basic understanding.
• Sound Waves: Longitudinal (compression/rarefaction parallel to direction).

The graph shows a transverse wave (oscillations perpendicular to dashed line, propagation direction). Light waves are classic transverse waves, and the graph's wave form matches transverse (like light's wave - like nature). Water waves' transverse nature is more complex, but light is a clear transverse wave example here.

Answer:

Light Waves