Question
Longitudinal waves cannot:
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Have a unique wavelength
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Transmit energy
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Have a unique wave velocity
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Be polarized.
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Answer
- Be polarized.
A longitudinal wave has particle displacement along its direction of motion; thus, it cannot be polarised.
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