Home
Class 11
PHYSICS
Transverse waves are possible in solids ...

Transverse waves are possible in solids but not in fluids why?

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

Transverse waves travel in the form of crests and troughs involving change in shape of the medium. As liquid and gases do not possess the elasticity of shape, therefore mechanical transverse waves cannot be produced in liquids and gases.
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • TRAVELLING WAVES

    CENGAGE PHYSICS|Exercise Exercise 5.2|23 Videos

  • TRAVELLING WAVES

    CENGAGE PHYSICS|Exercise Subjective|16 Videos

  • TRAVELLING WAVES

    CENGAGE PHYSICS|Exercise Example|9 Videos

  • TRANSMISSION OF HEAT

    CENGAGE PHYSICS|Exercise Single correct|9 Videos

  • VECTORS

    CENGAGE PHYSICS|Exercise Exercise Multiple Correct|5 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Transverse waves are possible in solids but not in fluids wahy?

Transverse waves can propagate in

Transverse wave nature is established by

Can transverse waves be produced in air ?

Transverse wave travels through

Transverse waves propagate in a medium with