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PHY 104 PHY 104 Past Questions Objective Question
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Sound waves in air cannot be polarized because
Options
A their speed is small
B they require medium
C they are longitudinal
Correct Answer
D their speed is temperature dependent
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Polarization is a property of transverse waves. Sound waves in air are longitudinal, so they cannot be polarized.

Hint

Polarization requires transverse vibrations.

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Course: PHY 104
Topic: PHY 104 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 871 of 947
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