University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321973615
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-361-0

Chapter 33 - The Nature and Propagation of Light - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 1104: Q33.12

Answer

It makes no sense.

Work Step by Step

In a longitudinal wave, the oscillations are not perpendicular to the direction of wave travel. Polarization requires that some oscillation takes place perpendicular to the direction of wave travel, i.e., that the wave be a transverse wave.
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