Which one of the following optical phenomena supports that the light is a transverse wave?
- A. Refraction
- B. Diffraction
- C. Interference
- D. Polarization ✓
Correct Answer: D. Polarization
Explanation
Polarization is a phenomenon that only occurs in transverse waves, where the oscillations are restricted to a particular direction perpendicular to the wave's propagation.
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