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Assertion : Progressive and transverse waves can not be produced in liquid or gas.
Reason: Light wave is progressive (travelling).

A

Assertin and reason both are correct and reason is the correct explantion of assertion.

B

Assertion and reason both area correct but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C

Asserton is true but reaosn is false.

D

Both, assertion and reaosn are false.

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Because liquids and gases can not withstand (sustain) shearing stress.
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