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JAMB Physics 2002 Question 24

Question 24

Waves

Vibrations in a stretched spring cannot be polarized because they are

  1. A.transverse waves
  2. B.mechanical waves
  3. C.stationary waves
  4. D.longitudinal waves.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (longitudinal waves.)

Explanation

Only transverse waves can be polarized; vibrations along a stretched spring are longitudinal.