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Is it possible to distinguish between the tranverse and longitudinal waves by studying the property of 

  • Option 1)

    Interference

  • Option 2)

    Diffraction

  • Option 3)

    Reflection

  • Option 4)

    Polarisation

 

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Interference , diffraction and reflection occurs in both transverse and longitudinal waves. Polarisation occurs only in transverse waves.

 

Transverse wave -

Each disturbed element of string move in a direction perpendicular to the direction of propagation.

- wherein

e.g. wave on a string

EM wave

 

 

 


Option 1)

Interference

This is incorrect.

Option 2)

Diffraction

This is incorrect.

Option 3)

Reflection

This is incorrect.

Option 4)

Polarisation

This is correct.

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