A-LevelPhysicsWaves9702/12 · May/June 2024 · Q241 Mark

Polarisation is associated with certain waves. Which waves cannot be polarised?

Aradio waves from a transmitter

Bsound waves from a moving source

Cultraviolet rays from the Sun

DX-rays from an X-ray emitter

✓ Correct answer

B: sound waves from a moving source

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