Sound waves differ from light waves in many respects.One important difference is that sound waves cannot
A)be refracted.
B)be reflected.
C)show interference.
D)show diffraction.
E)be polarized.

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Sound waves cannot be polarized, as polarization refers to the orientation of the electric field in a transverse wave. Sound waves are longitudinal waves, where the particles vibrate in the same direction as the wave is traveling, so they have no electric field that can be oriented in a particular direction.

Sound Waves Differ from Light Waves in Many Respects