AFMC AFMC Solved Paper-2000

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    The fact that light of transverse wave derives its evidence by the support from the observation that:

    A)  light waves undergo reflection

    B)  light can be diffracted

    C)   light travels in waves

    D)  light shows polarizing effects

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Key Idea: Transverse waves have vibrations perpendicular to the their direction of travel. Polarization is the orientation of oscillations in space with respect to the disturbed medium. Polarization is a properly unique transverse wave. A polarized wave vibrates in a single phase in space. Since, longitudinal waves vibrate along their axis of propagation, it is not possible to polarize a longitudinal wave. Polarization is an important factor in reflection, refraction and scattering of electromagnetic waves.


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