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polarization is not possible for longitudinal waves

in electromagnetic waves electric and magnetic fields are perpendicular to each other and these two are perpendicular to direction of propagation so by using vertical or horizantal slits it is possible to polarize the electromagnetic waves where as in longitudinal waves the particles vibration is parllel to the direction of propagation so it is not possible to polarize the longitudinal waves

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What phenominon Longitudinal waves do not exhibit?

Longitudinal waves do not exhibit polarization, which is a characteristic of transverse waves. Polarization refers to the orientation of the oscillations of the wave with respect to its direction of propagation. Since longitudinal waves have their oscillations parallel to the direction of propagation, they cannot exhibit polarization.


Longitudinal wave do not exhibit in polarization or diffraction?

Longitudinal waves are characterized by particles oscillating in the same direction as the wave's propagation. They do not display polarization because the oscillations are along the same axis. However, longitudinal waves can diffract as they bend around obstacles or spread out upon encountering an aperture.


Are longitudinal waves plane polarized?

No. Since longitudinal waves are vibrating in the direction that they are traveling, polarization has no meaning in their case.


Does sound waves show polarization property?

Sound waves are longitudinal waves, which means they oscillate in the same direction as their propagation. Therefore, sound waves do not exhibit polarization like transverse waves, such as light waves.


Does plane polarization occur in a transverse waves?

Yes, plane polarization occurs in transverse waves. In transverse waves, the oscillations of the wave propagate perpendicular to the direction of the wave's travel. This allows the wave to exhibit different types of polarization, such as linear, circular, or elliptical polarization.


The phenomenon that sound wave fails to exhibit is - a Interference b Defraction c Vibration d Polarization?

The phenomenon that sound wave fails to exhibit is polarization.


Why are longitudinal wave not polarized?

Polarisation is specially related to limiting the vibrations in only one direction or a plane. This is possible in case of transverse waves. But in case of longitudinal only one direction of propagation ie to and fro is possible. So no chance of having the phenomenon of polarisation with longitudinal waves.


Are sound waves longlitudanal?

They can be either longitudinal or transverse. In gases, such as air, and in liquids, only longitudinal waves are possible. In solids, there can be both longitudinal and transverse waves.


Is polarization a property of light waves but not sound waves?

That is correct. Polarization is possible only when the direction of vibration is perpendicular to the direction of the wave travel, such is in light. In sound waves, the direction of vibration (compression) is the same direction as the direction of the travel of the sound wave, and therefore polarization is not possible.


Is refraction a property of transverse waves longitudinal waves or both?

Refraction Phenomenon becomes possible for both transverse (light waves) and longitudinal (sound waves)


Can longitudinal wave be polarised?

No, the longitudinal wave can't be polarised. Because polarisation means lack of symmetry. But longitudinal waves are symmetrical from all the sides of vision. This is because their plane of propagation and vibration is same. this wave loks same from all the sides.


Can you convert transverse to longitudinal?

No, it is not possible to convert transverse waves into longitudinal waves, as they are fundamentally different types of waves. Transverse waves oscillate perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation, while longitudinal waves oscillate parallel to the direction of wave propagation.