MCQ PracticeSingle Best AnswerTopic: Wave Motion and Sound
Q
What property of a wave determines its polarization?
Question ID
#11605
Subchapter
Wave Motion and Sound
Action
Choose one option below
Choose Your Answer
Click an option to check whether your answer is correct.
A
Amplitude ✔✖
B
Frequency ✔✖
C
Wavelength ✔✖
D
Direction of oscillating field relative to propagation ✔✖
D
Correct 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.