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Which of the following statements are true wave motion?

A

Mechanical transverse waves can propagate through all mediums.

B

Longitudinal waves can propagate through solids only

C

Mechanical transverse waves can propagate through only

D

Longitudinal waves can propagate through vacuum.

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The correct Answer is:
C
Mechanical transverse wave can propagate through solids only as solids have shear modulus of elasticity.
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