Question

Since liquids and solids possess elastic properties, so transverse wave motion is possible in both

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

1. Transverse waves are those waves in which the particles of a medium vibrate perpendicular to the direction of propagation of the wave.
2. In a liquid, there is no mechanism which allows particles to vibrate perpendicular to the direction of motion.
3. Also, transverse waves travel in the form of crests and troughs and thus involve changes in the shape of the medium.
4. Since liquids do not possess any shape, therefore, transverse waves are not possible in liquids.

Hence, the given statement is false.