Consider the following statements: Assertion (A): Sound waves in air cannot be polarized. Reason (R): Sound waves in air are transverse waves. Select the correct answer from the codes below:

Question

Physics · Wave Optics and Acoustics

Verified Solution4 OptionsUpdated: October 2026👁️1 View

Share:

Correct answer

(A) is true, but (R) is false.

Save this question and verified answer as a clean study sheet with live clickable link.

👥

Challenge your peer aspirants on WhatsApp or Telegram to solve this question!

Online Test Series

Practice full-length mock tests with real exam timers, instant score analysis, and all-India ranking.

Chapter Practice

Want more practice questions on Wave Optics and Acoustics?

Solve complete topic-wise tests with detailed solutions on GkGet.

Recommended practice questions in Physics · Wave Optics and Acoustics

Which of the following territories was annexed by Lord Dalhousie under the pretext of misgovernance, and not directly through the Doctrine of Lapse?

What was the primary stated reason for the Partition of Bengal in 1905 by Lord Curzon?

Answer 1

(A) is false, but (R) is true.

Answer 2

(A) is true, but (R) is false.

Answer 3

Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

Answer 4

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

Related Practice Questions