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Statement I : Maximum changes of pressure and density occur at the nodal points of the medium in a stationary transverse wave produced in the medium
Statement II : There will be compressions and rarefractions in a stationary longitudinal wave at the nodal points.

A

Statement I is true , Statement II is true , Statement II is a correct explanation for Statement I.

B

Statement I is true , Statement II is true , Statement II is NOT a correct explanation for Statement I.

C

Statement I is true , Statement II is false.

D

Statement I : is false , Statement II is true.

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The correct Answer is:
D
Changes of pressure and density occur at nodal points only for a longitudinal standing wave.
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