Wave Mechanics Question 778
Assertion : Transverse waves do not travel through air in an organ pipe. Reason : Air possesses only volume elasticity.
Options:
A) If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C) If assertion is true but reason is false.
D) If the assertion and reason are both false.
E) If assertion is false but reason is true.
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Answer:
Correct Answer: E
Solution:
Since transverse wave can propagate through medium which possesses elasticity of shape. Air possesses only volume elasticity
Therefore transverse wave cannot propagate through air.
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