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Elastic waves in solid are...

Elastic waves in solid are

A

transverse

B

longitudinal

C

either transverse or longitudinal

D

neither transverse nor longitudinal.

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The correct Answer is:
B
Elastic waves in solid are longitudinal in nature.
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