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Physics Wave Optics Polarisation of Light MCQ (Single Correct)

In the case of linearly polarized light, the magnitude of the electric field vector:

A
Is parallel to the direction of propagation
B
Does not change with time
C
Increases linearly with time
D
Varies periodically with time

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D

In the case of linearly polarized light the magnitude of the electric field vector varies periodically with time.

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