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PHY 104 Diffraction and Interference of light waves Objective Question
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Question

Which of the following describes naturally occurring light, such as sunlight, before passing through any polarizing filters?
Options
A It is always horizontally polarized.
B It is partially polarized.
C It is un-polarized.
Correct Answer
D It is circularly polarized.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

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

Hint

Think about the default state of light from common sources mentioned in the text.

Question Info

Course: PHY 104
Topic: Diffraction and Interference of light waves
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 531 of 947
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