Which statements are true about light waves? (Select all that apply.)

Question

Light waves are transverse waves.

Light waves are sun waves.

Light waves are electromagnetic waves.

Light waves are frequency waves.

Answer 1

The true statements about light waves are:

1. Light waves are transverse waves. - This is true; light waves oscillate perpendicular to the direction of energy propagation.

2. Light waves are electromagnetic waves. - This is also true; light is part of the electromagnetic spectrum, which includes various types of waves, such as radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.

The other statements:

• Light waves are sun waves. - This is not true; while the sun emits light, light waves are not limited to those that come from the sun.

• Light waves are frequency waves. - This statement is misleading. Light waves have a frequency, but saying they are "frequency waves" does not accurately describe their nature.

So, the correct options are:

• Light waves are transverse waves.
• Light waves are electromagnetic waves.