In which of the following media can sound travel as a transverse wave?

Water

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Wood

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Nitrogen

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Vacuum

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Solution

The correct option is B Wood

Sound propagates as longitudinal waves in gases and liquids. But it can travel both as a longitudinal as well as transverse wave in solids.
Therefore, amongst water, wood, nitrogen and vacuum, wood being a solid, sound can travel as a transverse wave through it. Remember, sound cannot travel in vacuum as it requires a medium for propagation.

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