Why are the speeds of longitudinal and transverse waves in a solid different? Explain.

  • A
    Due to different elastic moduli involved.
  • B
    Due to different densities of the medium.
  • C
    Due to the same elastic moduli.
  • D
    Due to the absence of restoring forces.

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