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WAEC Physics 2014 Objective — Question 26

Question 26 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2014 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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A transverse wave can be distinguished from a longitudinal wave by

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

Explanation

Polarization is a property unique to transverse waves and can be used to distinguish them from longitudinal waves.

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