JAMB Physics 2019 Objective — Question 11

Question 11 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Physics 2019 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Which of the following properties is not common to all waves?

A. reflection
B. refraction
C. diffraction
D. polarizationCorrect

Explanation

Polarization is an exclusive property of transverse waves; longitudinal waves cannot be polarized. Reflection, refraction, and diffraction are common to all waves.

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