Question
Longitudinal waves cannot:
  1. Have a unique wavelength
  2. Transmit energy
  3. Have a unique wave velocity
  4. Be polarized.

Answer

  1. Be polarized.

Explanation:

A longitudinal wave has particle displacement along its direction of motion; thus, it cannot be polarised.

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