Transverse waves can propagate...

Transverse waves can propagate

A

both in a gas and in a.metal

B

in a gas, not in a metal

C

in a metal but not in a gas

D

neither in gas nor in metal.

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The correct Answer is:

C

Transverse waves travel only in metals.

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