Which of the following statements is correct?

  • A
    Both sound and light waves travel in a vacuum.
  • B
    Both sound and light waves are transverse waves.
  • C
    Sound waves are longitudinal and light waves are transverse.
  • D
    Both sound and light waves are longitudinal waves.

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