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Which of the following statements are correct ?
(i) Light waves can be polarised
(ii) Longitudinal waves cannot be polarised
(iii) Sound waves in gas can be polarised
(iv) Transverse waves in a string can be polarised

A

statement (i) and (iii) are correct

B

statement (ii) and (iii) are correct

C

statement (i), (iii) and (iv) are correct

D

statement (i), (ii) and (iv) are correct

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The correct Answer is:
D

Transverse wave only can be polarised, longitudinal waves cannot be polarised.
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