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The polarisation of an electromagnetic w...

The polarisation of an electromagnetic wave is determined by

A

(A) the electric field only.

B

(B) the magnetic field only.

C

(C) both the electric and magnetic fields.

D

(D) the direction of propagation of electromagnetic waves.

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