The sound propagates in a gaseous medium by

Transverse waves

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Longitudinal waves

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Both (a) and (b)

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is B Longitudinal waves
For transverse wave, cohesion is an important property in the medium through which the wave energy can be transported. Gas does not have such a cohesion property. Hence there is no chance for transverse waves to be propagated through gas medium. So the sound propagates in a gaseous medium by longitudinal wave.

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State why transverse Waves cannot propagate through gaseous medium.

Transverse wave needs a material medium for its propagation.

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