Question

which of the following is an example of a longitudinal wave? water waves electromagnetic waves sound waves light waves

Explanation:

• Water waves are surface waves with both transverse and longitudinal components but are not purely longitudinal.
• Electromagnetic waves (like light waves) are transverse waves as the oscillations are perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.
• Sound waves are longitudinal. In a sound wave, the particles of the medium (e.g., air molecules) oscillate parallel to the direction of wave propagation.

Answer:

Sound waves