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JAMB Physics 1983 Question 49

Question 49

Waves

Longitudinal waves do not exhibit

  1. A.refraction
  2. B.reflection
  3. C.diffraction
  4. D.polarization
  5. E.rarefaction
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Answer: D (polarization)

Explanation

Polarisation needs vibrations across the direction of travel, so only transverse waves can be polarised.