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Waves that cannot be polarised are

A

Longitudinal

B

Transverse

C

E,ectrp,agmetic

D

Light

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  • Sound waves cannot be polarised because they

    A
    require a material medium for propagation
    B
    are longitudinal
    C
    are tranverse
    D
    have low velocity

  • 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

  • Assertion : Sound waves cannot be polarised. Reason : Sound waves are longitudinal in nature.

    A
    If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
    B
    If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
    C
    If assertion is true but reason is false.
    D
    If both assertion and reason are false.

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