NEET Physics Transverse & Longitudinal Waves MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about transverse and longitudinal waves is correct?
Transverse waves have particle displacement perpendicular to wave propagation.
Longitudinal waves have particle displacement that is always perpendicular to wave direction.
Transverse waves can travel through liquids and gases.
The speed of both transverse and longitudinal waves in a medium is independent of the medium's properties.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Transverse waves involve particle displacement that is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation, while longitudinal waves involve parallel displacement. Transverse waves cannot travel through fluids, and the speed of waves depends on the properties of the medium as stated in the NCERT context.
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