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Transverse and Longitudinal Waves

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Transverse wave needs a material medium for its propagation.

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True

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Solution

The correct option is B
False

It is a false statement. Sound waves through solids and water surface behave as transverse waves. On the other hand, all types of electromagnetic waves like UV rays, Infrared rays can travel through the vacuum and these electromagnetic waves are transverse in nature.

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