Consider the following:
$I.$ Waves created on the surfaces of a water pond by a vibrating source.
$II.$ Wave created by an oscillating electric field in air.
$III.$ Sound waves travelling under water.
Which of these can be polarized?

  • A
    $I$ and $II$
  • B
    $II$ only
  • C
    $II$ and $III$
  • D
    $I, II$ and $III$

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