A transverse wave can be distinguished from a longitudinal wave by

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - Physics - 2014 (Objective) Subject: Physics

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A transverse wave can be distinguished from a longitudinal wave by
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Transverse waves can be distinguished from longitudinal waves based on their direction of oscillation. In a transverse wave, the oscillations are perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation. Examples of transverse waves include water waves, light waves, and electromagnetic waves. On the other hand, in a longitudinal wave, the oscillations are parallel to the direction of wave propagation. Examples of longitudinal waves include sound waves and seismic waves. Therefore, the correct answer is polarization, which is a phenomenon that occurs only in transverse waves, as they can be polarized by passing them through certain filters that allow only waves oscillating in a particular direction to pass through.
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