Q.

Which of the following statements are true for wave motion?

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a

Longitudinal waves can propagate through solids only

b

Mechanical transverse waves can propagate through all mediums

c

Mechanical transverse waves can propagate through solids only

d

Longitudinal waves can propagate through vacuum

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Mechanical transverse waves cannot propagate through all the medium. They can only propagate through solids not in gas or a liquid because there is no mechanism for driving motion perpendicular to the propagation of the wave.
Longitudinal wave can propagate through all type of medium.
Mechanical transverse wave can propagate through solids only.
Longitudinal wave cannot propagate through vacuum.

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