The phenomenon of polarization of light reveals that light waves are:
Correct answer: A. Transverse waves
- A. Transverse waves
- B. Longitudional waves
- C. Mechanical waves
- D. None of these
Explanation
The waves in which all points oscillate at right angles to the mean position are known as transverse waves. They can be polarized because the waves are in different planes and can thus be converted to move in only a single plane.
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