Light is considered as a transverse wave because it travels

PHYSICS
WAEC 2008

Light is considered as a transverse wave because it travels

  • A. through material without causing disturbance of the medium
  • B. through space with constant speed
  • C. in a direction parallel to the plane containing the electric and magnetic fields
  • D. in a direction perpendicular to the plane containing the electric and magnetic fields

Correct Answer: D. in a direction perpendicular to the plane containing the electric and magnetic fields



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