GK
PHYSICS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True or False? Longitudinal waves cannot exist in the same place at the same time as transverse waves.
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Solution: The above statement is false. Transverse waves are able to travel through any medium, including water and air.
Detailed explanation-2: -Correct answer: Transverse waves have oscillations perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer while longitudinal waves have oscillations parallel to the direction of energy transfer.
Detailed explanation-3: -Therefore, sound waves are longitudinal waves rather than transverse waves. Hence, the above statement is false.
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