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Q.

Transverse waves are possible in solids only because

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a

they can sustain to compressive stress

b

they can sustain to longitudinal stress

c

they can sustain to shearing stress

d

they can yield to shearing stress

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

In transverse wave medium particle vibrate in a direction perpendicular to wave propagation. So if the medium is not rigid it can not withstand the stress developed due to the displacement. Hence only in solids transverse wave can propagate.

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Transverse waves are possible in solids only because