In a plane polarized light:
Correct answer: D. Vibrations take place in one plane perpendicular to the direction of propagation of light
- A. Vibrations take place in all directions
- B. Vibrations take place in two perpendicular directions
- C. No vibrations at all
- D. Vibrations take place in one plane perpendicular to the direction of propagation of light
Explanation
Plane-polarized light has its electric field oscillating in a single plane perpendicular to propagation; the field components in other perpendicular directions are suppressed.
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