Longitudinal waves do not exhibit (show):
Correct answer: D. Polarisation
- A. Reflection
- B. Refraction
- C. Diffraction
- D. Polarisation
Explanation
Longitudinal waves are characterized by particles vibrating parallel to the direction of wave propagation. As a result, they do not exhibit polarization, which involves the orientation of transverse waves in a specific plane. The other options (reflection, refraction, diffraction) are phenomena more commonly associated with transverse waves, not longitudinal waves.
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