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Physics Electromagnetic Wave Electromagnetic Waves MCQ (Single Correct)

Polarization of electromagnetic waves is in

A
the directions of electric and magnetic field.
B
the directions of electric field.
C
the directions of magnetic field.
D
the direction perpendicular to electric field

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The correct answer is:
B

Polarization of an electromagnetic wave refers to the orientation of the electric field vector.
It tells us the direction in which the electric field oscillates.

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