Multiple choice

Which of the following are phenomena exhibited by sound waves?

  1. Reflection
  2. Refraction
  3. Interference
  4. Polarization
  5. Diffraction

  1. 1, 2, 3

  2. 1, 2, 3, 5

  3. 1, 3, 4, 5

  4. 2, 3, 4, 5
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Sound waves exhibit reflection, refraction, interference, and diffraction. Polarization is a property unique to transverse waves, such as light, whereas sound waves are longitudinal and cannot be polarized.

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