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Sound waves in air can be polarized like light waves.

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Is it true that sound waves in air can be polarized like light waves?

No. Two reference sources state that sound waves in air are longitudinal, with oscillation along the direction of travel, so polarization does not apply; polarization of sound requires a medium that transmits shear forces, such as a solid.

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Analog of Optical Elements for Sound Waves in Air
2009
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Paul, G. & Benjamin, P. (2009). Analog of Optical Elements for Sound Waves in Air. eric.ed.gov. https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3072452

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Polarization (waves) - Wikipedia
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Polarization (waves) - Wikipedia. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polarization_(waves)

acoustics - Polarization of sound
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acoustics - Polarization of sound. (n.d.). physics.stackexchange.com. https://physics.stackexchange.com/questions/62755/polarization-of-sound

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