MCQ
Longitudinal waves cannot:
- AHave a unique wavelength
- BTransmit energy
- CHave a unique wave velocity
- ✓Be polarized.
✓
Answer
Correct option: D.
Be polarized.
Explanation:
A longitudinal wave has particle displacement along its direction of motion; thus, it cannot be polarised.
A longitudinal wave has particle displacement along its direction of motion; thus, it cannot be polarised.
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