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प्रश्न
Which one of the following does not consist of transverse waves?
पर्याय
light emitted by a CFL
TV signals from a satellite
ripples on the surface of a pond
musical notes of an orchestra
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उत्तर
The waves produced by musical instruments are longitudinal in nature.
(d) Musical notes of an orchestra.
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