Which of the following statements are tr...

Which of the following statements are true for wave motion?

A

Mechinical transverse waves can propogate 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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