The direction of vibration for an electron and the plane of polarization of the light it emits
A)are the same.
B)are at right angles to each other.
C)may or may not be at right angles to each other.
D)are independent of each other.

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When an electron vibrates or oscillates, it creates an electromagnetic radiation, which is usually in the form of light. The direction of oscillation of the electron determines the plane of polarization of the emitted light. Therefore, the direction of vibration of an electron and the plane of polarization of light it emits are the same.

The Direction of Vibration for an Electron and the Plane