The waves which propagate in metals are ___________.

longitudinal

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transverse

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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)
Waves travelling through a solid medium can be either transverse waves or longitudinal waves. Transverse wave cannot travel through liquid or gas as it require a relatively rigid medium in order to transmit their energy.

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