Question

Which of the following statements is true for wave motion?

• A. Mechanical transverse waves can propagate 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

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Mechanical transverse waves can propagate through solids only as solids have shear modulus of elasticity