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Transverse waves are possible in solids but not in fluids wahy?

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To understand why transverse waves are possible in solids but not in fluids, we can break down the explanation into clear steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Transverse Waves**: Transverse waves are waves in which the particle displacement is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation. 2. **Medium Requirements**: ...
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  • Transverse waves can propagate

    A
    both in a gas and a metal
    B
    in a gas but not in a metal
    C
    not in a gas but in a metal
    D
    neither in a gas nor in a metal
  • A transverse wave consists of

    A
    only crests
    B
    only troughs
    C
    both crests and troughs
    D
    rarefactions and compressions
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