NEET Physics Transverse & Longitudinal Waves MCQ Question
Which of the following combinations about transverse and longitudinal waves is correct?
Transverse waves require a medium with shear modulus; longitudinal waves can propagate in solids, liquids, and gases.
Transverse waves transfer energy through compressions and rarefactions; longitudinal waves oscillate perpendicular to wave propagation.
Longitudinal waves involve the motion of matter as a whole; transverse waves can only exist in fluids.
Both transverse and longitudinal waves can only exist in solids due to elastic properties.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Transverse waves require a medium with shear modulus of elasticity, while longitudinal waves can propagate in all states of matter (solids, liquids, and gases) due to the requirement of bulk modulus of elasticity.
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