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Q:

Which of the following wave passes only through the solid medium?

  • 1
    P-Wave (Primary Wave)
  • 2
    S-Wave (Transverse Wave)
  • 3
    L-Wave
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Answer : 2. "S-Wave (Transverse Wave)"
Explanation :

S-Waves or secondary waves are also called transverse or distortional waves. These are analogous to water ripples or light waves wherein the particles move at right angles to the rays. S- Wave cannot pass through liquid materials. It can only pass through solids.


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