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PHY 104 Diffraction and Interference of light waves Objective Question
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Why is most naturally occurring light considered un-polarized?
Options
A Because its electric field component oscillates in a single, fixed direction.
B Because its electric field component is oscillating randomly in about every direction possible.
Correct Answer
C Because it always passes through a polarizing filter before reaching us.
D Because it is composed of only a single wavelength.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text explains, 'Most naturally occurring light is un-polarized because the electric field component is oscillating randomly in about every direction possible.'

Hint

The first paragraph of page 7 discusses un-polarized light.

Question Info

Course: PHY 104
Topic: Diffraction and Interference of light waves
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 504 of 947
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