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In a polarised wave, the vibrations of f...

In a polarised wave, the vibrations of field vectors are

A

asymmetric

B

symmetric

C

radomised

D

none of these

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A
In an unpolarised wave, the vibrations of field vectors are symnmetrical in all directions whereas in a polarised wave, the vibrations of field vectors are asymmetric.
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