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Which of the following waves can be transmitted through solids, liquids and gases? |
A. | transverse waves |
B. | electromagnetic waves |
C. | mechanical waves |
D. | longitudinal waves |
Answer» D. longitudinal waves | |
Explanation: longitudinal waves involve changes in the volume and density of the medium. since all media can sustain compressive stress, longitudinal waves can be transmitted through all the three types of media. |
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