In a plane polarized light:
Correct answer: D. Vibrations take place in one plane perpendicular to the directions 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 directions of propagation of light
Explanation
In plane polarized light, the vibrations of the electromagnetic waves occur in a single plane perpendicular to the direction of light propagation. This is what distinguishes polarized light from unpolarized light, where vibrations occur in all planes perpendicular to the direction of propagation. The correct option, D, accurately describes this behavior, making it the correct answer. The other options are incorrect as they do not accurately represent the nature of plane polarized light.
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