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Sound wave in air cannot be polarised be...

Sound wave in air cannot be polarised because

A

their speed is small

B

they require medium

C

these are longitudinal

D

their speed is temperature dependent

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Sound waves are longitudinal are longitudinal waves cannot be polarised.
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