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The fact that light can be polarized and sound cannot be polarized can be best explained by which?a) Light is a transverse wave and sound is not.b) Light travels much faster than sound.c) Light is a longitudinal wave, and sound is not.d) Light travels much slower than sound.

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a) Light is a transverse wave and sound is not.

Step-by-step explanation:

Light waves are transverse waves, their direction of propagation is perpendicular to the direction of vibration. Transverse waves can be polarized.

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