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Which of the following waves can be polarized `(i)` Heat `(ii)` Sound waves ? Give reason to support your answer.

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Only transverse waves can be polarised. Heat waves can be polarised as they are transverse in nature. Sound waves cannot be polarised as they are longitudinal in nature.
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