Identify the correct statement.

Identify the correct statement.
  1. Transverse wave can propagate in gases.
  2. Transverse wave consists of compressions and rarefactions.
  3. Longitudinal wave can propagate in solids, liquids and gases.
  4. In a longitudinal wave, particles of the medium vibrate perpendicular to the direction of propagation.
  5. In longitudinal wave, the higher density corresponds of rarefactions.

Solution

The correct statement is longitudinal wave can propagate in solids, liquids and gases.

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