Polarization of Sound Waves – Rankers Physics

Miscellaneous: Practice Problem & Solution

Assertion (A): Sound waves in air cannot be polarised. Reason (R): Polarisation is the characteristic of light wave only.  
Both (A) & (R) are true and the (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)
Both (A) & (R) are true but the (R) is not the correct explanation of the (A)
(A) is true but (R) is false
Both (A) and (R) are false

Solution Explained:

To solve this problem, we apply the core principles of Miscellaneous. Understanding the underlying formula is key to arriving at the correct answer below:

Assertion (A) is true; sound waves in air are longitudinal waves and cannot be polarized. Reason (R) is false; polarization is a property of all transverse waves, not exclusively light waves.

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