Sound waves in solids are an example of ______ waves.

transverse

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longitudinal

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either transverse or longitudinal

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neither transverse nor longitudinal

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Solution

The correct option is C either transverse or longitudinal
A sound wave in solids can be either longitudinal or transverse. Transverse waves can only occur in solids. This is because rigidity of the medium is required for the waves to be transverse.
Hence, in solids, sound waves can be either transverse or longitudinal.

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