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Which of the following statements are true for 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 solids only.

D

Longitudinal waves can propagate through vacuum.

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The correct Answer is:
C
Out of fluids (liquids and gases) and solids, only solids have shear modulus. Hence only solids can sustain shear stress and pass on the effect to the next part of medium in the direction of propagation of wave, because of elasticity property. Thus, transverse waves can be propagated only in solids.
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