Question

unit 7 \physical interaction\ test
all of the following are transverse waves except ____.
○ x rays
○ sound waves
○ gamma rays
○ radio waves

Explanation:

X - rays, gamma rays, and radio waves are all electromagnetic waves, which are transverse waves. Sound waves are longitudinal waves as the particles of the medium vibrate parallel to the direction of wave propagation.

Answer:

B. sound waves