Question

Among the following statements, the correct statement for a wave is:

• A. Transverse waves cannot propagate through all media
• B. Longitudinal waves can propagate through solids only
• C. Transverse waves can propagate through solids
• D. Longitudinal waves can propagate through vacuum

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Transverse waves can propagate through solids

Answer 2

The correct option is: (C): Transverse waves can propagate through solids.

Waves encompass disturbances capable of propagating through a medium, transferring energy without involving the movement of physical matter. Waves can be categorized based on the nature of their oscillation:

Longitudinal waves - These arise when particles oscillate in alignment with the direction of wave propagation.

Transverse waves - These emerge when particles oscillate at right angles to the direction of wave propagation.