Which one of the following statements provides the most convincing evidence that electromagnetic waves have a transverse character?
A)Electromagnetic waves can be refracted.
B)Electromagnetic waves can be reflected.
C)Electromagnetic waves can be polarized.
D)Electromagnetic waves can be diffracted.
E)Electromagnetic waves exhibit interference.

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The fact that electromagnetic waves can be polarized provides the most convincing evidence that they have a transverse character. Polarization refers to the orientation of the electric and magnetic fields of a wave, and transverse waves are the only type of wave that can be polarized. The other options (refraction, reflection, diffraction, and interference) are all properties that can be exhibited by both transverse and longitudinal waves.

Which One of the Following Statements Provides the Most Convincing