JAMB Physics 2020 Objective — Question 14

Question 14 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Physics 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

14. Which of these waves cannot be polarized?

A. A. sound waves
B. B. light waves
C. C. all longitudinal wavesCorrect
D. D. all mechanical waves

Explanation

Polarization is an exclusive property of transverse waves. All longitudinal waves (including sound waves) cannot be polarized.

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