Physics
JAMB 2002
Vibration in a stretched spring cannot be polarized because they are
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A.
stationary waves
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B.
transverse waves
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C.
longitudinal waves
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D.
mechanical waves
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
In longitudinal waves, such as sound waves in a liquid or gas, the displacement of the particles in the oscillation is always in the direction of propagation, so these waves do not exhibit polarization.
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