MCQ
In a stretched string,
- AOnly transverse waves can exist
- BOnly longitudinal waves can exist
- ✓Both transverse and longitudinal waves can exist
- DNone of these
✓
Answer
Correct option: C.
Both transverse and longitudinal waves can exist
c
(c)
(c)
In a solid both transverse and longitudinal waves may pass.
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