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PHY 104 Diffraction and Interference of light waves Objective Question
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What is the defining characteristic of polarized light?
Options
A Its electric field component oscillates randomly in all directions.
B Its electric field component oscillates in one specific direction.
Correct Answer
C It is light with a very high intensity.
D It is light composed of a single wavelength (monochromatic).
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 6 states, 'Polarization refers to the orientation of the plane of the electric field as the wave travels.' and 'Light that is polarized has the electric field oscillating in one direction only e.g. vertically, horizontally, diagonally etc.'

Hint

Focus on the definition of polarization given at the end of the document, specifically relating to the electric field.

Question Info

Course: PHY 104
Topic: Diffraction and Interference of light waves
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 530 of 947
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