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Which of the following waves can be polarized (i) Heat waves (ii) Sound waves? Give reason to support your answer.
Asked by Topperlearning User | 04 Jun, 2014, 01:23: PM
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(i) Heat waves can be polarized as it is transverse wave and propagates in perpendicular direction to the direction of vibration / disturbance in individual particle

(ii) Sound waves cannot be polarized as it is longitudinal wave. In longitudinal wave the disturbance/oscillation in individual particle take place in the direction of propagation of wave.

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