Q. Light waves can propagate through vacuum but sound waves cannot do so. Mark the wrong statement
A) Light waves are transverse electromagnetic waves and do not require any medium for their propagation
B) Sound waves are longitudinal mechanical waves and require inertial and elastic medium for their propagation
C) Velocity of light for all transparent media is same
D) Velocity of light for all transparent media is different
Explanation
The correct answer is Option C: Velocity of light for all transparent media is same.
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.