For linearly polarized light the plane of polarization is:
A)perpendicular to both the direction of polarization and the direction of propagation
B)perpendicular to the direction of polarization and parallel to the direction of propagation
C)parallel to the direction of polarization and perpendicular to the direction of propagation
D)parallel to both the direction of polarization and the direction of propagation
E)none of the above

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

For linearly polarized light, the electric field vector oscillates in a plane perpendicular to the direction of propagation, which means the plane of polarization is parallel to the direction of polarization and perpendicular to the direction of propagation. Choice C is the only one that matches this description.

For Linearly Polarized Light the Plane of Polarization Is