NEET Physics Standing Waves Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): Transverse waves cannot propagate in gases. | Reason (R): Transverse waves require a medium with shear modulus of elasticity.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Transverse waves require a medium with shear modulus of elasticity, which gases do not possess, making it impossible for transverse waves to propagate in gases. This aligns with the NCERT context that transverse waves only propagate in media with shear modulus.
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