Among the following statements, the correct statement for a wave is

  • A
    Transverse waves cannot propagate through all media
  • B
    Longitudinal waves can propagate through solids only
  • C
    Transverse waves can propagate through solids
  • D
    Longitudinal waves can propagate through vacuum

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