Polarization distinguishes transverse waves from longitudinal waves because:

  1. only transverse waves have a vibration direction perpendicular to travel that can be selected
  2. transverse waves are always light
  3. longitudinal waves have no frequency
  4. longitudinal waves are slower
Answer

A) only transverse waves have a vibration direction perpendicular to travel that can be selected

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