NEET Physics Transverse & Longitudinal Waves Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): Transverse waves cannot propagate through 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 but R is true.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Transverse waves require a medium with shear modulus of elasticity, which gases do not possess, making propagation through gases impossible.
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