everyday science MCQ #1862

Light waves can be polarized because they:

everyday science MCQ #1862

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Light waves can be polarized because they:

    • A) Have short wavelengths
    • B) Have high frequencies
    • C) Can be reflected
    • D) Are transverse waves

    Answer: Are transverse waves

    Explanation: Polarization is possible only in transverse waves, where oscillations are perpendicular to the direction of propagation; light is a transverse electromagnetic wave, so it can be polarized.