MCQ
The type of waves that can be propagated through solid is
  • A
    Transverse
  • B
    Longitudinal
  • Both $(a)$ and $(b)$
  • D
    None of these

Answer

Correct option: C.
Both $(a)$ and $(b)$
c
(c) Since solid has both the properties (rigidity and elasticity)

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