MCQ
The following phenomenon cannot be observed for sound waves
  • A
    Refraction
  • B
    Interference
  • C
    Diffraction
  • Polarisation

Answer

Correct option: D.
Polarisation
d
(d)Sound waves are longitudinal in nature so they can not be polarised

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