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The waves which can propagate in metals are :

A

longitudinal waves

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transverse waves

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C

both (a) and (b)

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neither (a) nor (b)

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Solution

The correct option is C both (a) and (b)
Propagation of waves depends on the medium through which they propagate. Transverse wave need a medium rigid enough which neither liquid nor gas can provide and hence transverse wave can travel through metals. For longitudinal wave they just require a medium for propagation. Hence transverse and longitudinal wave can both propagate in metals.

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