Are light waves transverse?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking if light waves are classified as transverse waves, which involves understanding the characteristics of light waves and wave types. Light waves are indeed transverse waves as they oscillate perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.
Answer
Yes
Yes, light waves are transverse waves.
Answer for screen readers
Yes, light waves are transverse waves.
More Information
Light waves are transverse because their electric and magnetic field components oscillate perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.
Sources
- Why is light a transverse wave? - Socratic - socratic.org
- Section 5.6 - Phys UConn - phys.uconn.edu
- Transverse wave - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
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