Question

The transverse wave always requires material medium to propagate.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B

False

A transverse wave is a wave in which the particles of the medium vibrate in the direction perpendicular to the direction of propagation of the wave. Sound wave is an example of a transverse wave, which requires a medium to propagate. On the other hand, all types of electromagnetic waves like UV rays, Infrared rays are transverse in nature but do not require any material medium to travel. They travel through the vacuum from the Sun to the surface of the Earth.

From the above examples, we can say that the transverse wave does not always require a material medium for its propagation.

Hence, the statement is false.