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Wave Motion and Waves on a String — Physics STD 11 Science — Question

Rajasthan BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 SciencePhysicsWave Motion and Waves on a String1 Mark
Question
Longitudinal waves cannot:
  1. Have a unique wavelength
  2. Transmit energy
  3. Have a unique wave velocity
  4. Be polarized.
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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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