Conceptual Physical Science (6th Edition)
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Author: Paul G. Hewitt, John A. Suchocki, Leslie A. Hewitt
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 11, Problem 10RAT
Polarization occurs for waves that are
- (a) transverse.
- (b) longitudinal.
- (c) either of these
- (d) neither of these
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