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

Liquids

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Gases

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Solids

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Liquids and gases

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Solution

The correct option is C Solids
Sound can travel as a wave through all kinds of media: solids, liquids and gases. But in liquids and gases, sound propagates as a longitudinal wave. However, in solids, sound can travel as both transverse wave and longitudinal wave.

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