Which of the following waves can be polarized (i) Heat waves (ii) Sound waves? Give reason to support your answer.

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Solution

Heat waves can be polarized because they are transverse and electromagnetic in nature. Sound waves are longitudinal in nature and hence cannot be polarized.

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