Question

In a metal, the sound waves that propagate are always transverse.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

1. Sound is a mechanical wave.
2. Mechanical waves can either be transverse, longitudinal or surface waves.
3. Sound is classified as a longitudinal wave as the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of propagation.

Hence, the given statement is false.