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In case of linearly polarised light, the magnitude of the electric field vector

A

(a) does not change with time

B

(b) varies periodically with time

C

(c) increases and decreases linearly with time

D

(d) is parallel to the direction of propagation

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B
The magnitude of electric field vector varies periodically with time because it is the form of electromagnetic wave.
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