Longitudinal waves do not exhibit (show):
Correct answer: D. Polarization
- A. Reflection
- B. Refraction
- C. Diffraction
- D. Polarization
Explanation
Longitudinal waves (compressions along propagation) can reflect, refract, and diffract, but cannot be polarised because their oscillations are parallel to propagation, not transverse.
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