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The sound waves that can propagate in a metal bar may be

A

Longitudinal

B

Transverse

C

Torsional

D

Either longitudinal or transverse

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D
Waves are longitudinal if rod is struck by a harmer parallel to length.
Waves are transverse if rod is struck by a harmer perpendicular to length.
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