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Assertion : Transverse sound wave does not occurs in gases.
Reason: Gases cannot sustain shearing strain.
PhysicsWaves and SoundAIIMSAIIMS 2011
Options:
  • A If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
  • B If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
  • C If assertion is true but reason is false.
  • D If both assertion and reason are false.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
In gases, sound waves are always longitudinal because, gases cannot sustain shearing strain.

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