Q: What property of a wave determines its polarization?
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A
Amplitude
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B
Frequency
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C
Wavelength
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D
Direction of oscillating field relative to propagation
D
Answer:
D
Explanation:
The polarization of a wave is determined by the direction of the oscillating field relative to the direction of propagation. This property characterizes the orientation of the wave's oscillations.
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