Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Wave Optics

Question:

The phenomenon of polarisation of light confirmed that light waves are

Options:

transverse in nature

longitudinal in nature

electromagnetic in nature

particles in nature

Correct Answer:

transverse in nature

Explanation:

Correct answer: transverse in nature

Explanation:

The phenomenon of polarisation occurs only when the vibrations of a wave are perpendicular to its direction of propagation. This property is shown by transverse waves only, not by longitudinal waves.

Hence, polarisation of light confirms that light waves are transverse in nature.