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PHY 104 Diffraction and Interference of light waves Objective Question
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How is the electric field component typically oriented in naturally occurring (unpolarized) light?
Options
A It oscillates strictly in a vertical direction.
B It oscillates strictly in a horizontal direction.
C It oscillates randomly in about every possible direction.
Correct Answer
D It oscillates at a 45-degree angle to the direction of propagation.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 7 mentions: 'Most naturally occurring light is un-polarized because the electric field component is oscillating randomly in about every direction possible.'

Hint

Think about the description of 'un-polarized' light in contrast to 'polarized' light.

Question Info

Course: PHY 104
Topic: Diffraction and Interference of light waves
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 509 of 947
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