Vibration in a stretched spring cannot be polarized because they are
-
A.
stationary waves -
B.
transverse waves -
C.
longitudinal waves -
D.
mechanical waves
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
In longitudinal waves, such as sound waves in a liquid or gas, the displacement of the particles in the oscillation is always in the direction of propagation, so these waves do not exhibit polarization.