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Longitudinal waves cannot be polarised b...

Longitudinal waves cannot be polarised because

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direction of vibration of particles and direction of propagation of wave is same.

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direction of vibration of particles and direction of propagation of wave is different.

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direction of vibrations of particles remains same whereas propagation of waves is different.

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direction of vibration of particles and direction of propagation of wave is opposite.

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