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Which type of waves shows the property of polarization?(a) Infrared(b) Longitudinal(c) Transverse(d) MicrowaveThe question was posed to me during an interview.The origin of the question is Wave Optics topic in portion Wave Optics of Physics – Class 12

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The correct choice is (c) Transverse

Easiest explanation: Only transverse WAVES SHOW the property of polarization. Their vibrations can occur in all directions PERPENDICULAR to the direction of TRAVEL. The LONGITUDINAL, infrared, and microwaves do not show the property of polarization.



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