Vibration in a stretched spring cannot be polarized because they are
A
stationary waves
B
transverse waves
C
longitudinal waves
D
mechanical waves
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
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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