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(B) Polarization is a property exclusively associated with transverse waves. $I.$ Water waves are surface waves which are a combination of transverse

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(B) Polarization is a property exclusively associated with transverse waves. $I.$ Water waves are surface waves which are a combination of transverse and longitudinal motions,but they are not strictly transverse in the sense required for polarization. $II.$ Electromagnetic waves (created by an oscillating electric field) are transverse waves and can be polarized. $III.$ Sound waves are longitudinal waves,whether in air or under water,and longitudinal waves cannot be polarized. Therefore,only the wave mentioned in $II$ can be polarized. The correct option is $B$.

Consider the following:
$I.$ Waves created on the surfaces of a water pond by a vibrating source.
$II.$ Wave created by an oscillating electric field in air.
$III.$ Sound waves travelling under water.
Which of these can be polarized?

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Consider the following:$I.$ Waves created on the surfaces of a water pond by a vibrating source.$II.$ Wave created by an oscillating electric field in air.$III.$ Sound waves travelling under water.Which of these can be polarized?