Physics PYQ 118 of 288 · Waves

An example of longitudinal wave is :

  1. ARadio wave
  2. BSound wave
  3. CX-ray
  4. DGamma ray
  5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above

66th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2020

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Correct answer: (b) Sound wave

Explanation

Sound in air is a longitudinal wave: the particles vibrate back and forth along the direction in which the wave travels, forming compressions and rarefactions.

Radio waves, X-rays and gamma rays are electromagnetic waves, which are transverse.

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