Transverse waves cannot be setup in _.
Correct answer: C. Fluids
- A. Metals
- B. Solids
- C. Fluids
- D. Soil
Explanation
For transverse waves the displacement of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of propagation of the wave.Transverse waves cannot propagate in a gas or a liquid because there is no mechanism for driving motion perpendicular to the propagation of the wave. However, it may occur on the surface of liquid, throughout solid or on a string. Therefore it cannot be set up in fluids as they are liquids.Image reference
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