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What is meant by plane polarised light? What type of waves show the property of polarisation ? Briefly discuss polarisation by reflection.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Plane Polarized Light**: - Plane polarized light refers to light in which the oscillations of the electromagnetic waves are restricted to a single plane. This means that all the light waves vibrate in one specific direction rather than in multiple directions. 2. **Type of Waves that Show Polarization**: - The type of waves that exhibit the property of polarization are **transverse waves**. In transverse waves, the oscillations occur perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation. This characteristic allows them to be polarized, as the oscillations can be confined to a particular plane. ...
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