MCQ
The phenomenon of beats can take place:
- AFor longitudinal waves only.
- BFor transverse waves only.
- ✓For both longitudinal and transverse waves.
- DFor sound waves only.
✓
Answer
Correct option: C.
For both longitudinal and transverse waves.
When two or more waves of slightly different frequencies $\left(v_1-v_2>10\right)$ travel with the same speed in the same direction, they superimpose to give beats.
Thus, the waves may be longitudinal or transverse.
Thus, the waves may be longitudinal or transverse.
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