Is visible light a transverse or longitudinal wave?

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Camren Stracke asked a question: Is visible light a transverse or longitudinal wave?
Asked By: Camren Stracke
Date created: Thu, Aug 26, 2021 6:12 AM
Date updated: Mon, Jun 20, 2022 12:55 PM

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Sound is a longitudinal wave, while light is a transverse wave. Polarization requires the direction of the wave to be perpendicular to the direction of propogation; only light can do this. Doppler effect, refraction, and interference occur in both wave types.

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