Question

Statement I: Transverse waves are not produced in liquids and gases.
Statement II: Light waves are transverse waves.

• A. If both Statement I and Statement II are true and the Statement II is correct explanation of the Statement I
• B. If both Statement I and Statement II are true but the Statement II is not the correct explanation of the Statement II.
• C. If Statement I is true but Statement II is false
• D. If both the Statements are false.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Transverse waves travel in the form of crests and troughs involving change in shape of the medium. As liquids and gases do not possess the elasticity of shape, therefore, transverse waves cannot be produced in liquid and gases. Also light wave is one example of transverse wave.