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Which of the following properties show that light is a transverse wave ?

(a) Reflection.

(b) Interference.

(c) Diffraction.

(d) Polarization.

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(d) Polarization.

EXPLANATION:

The reflection, interference and diffraction effects are shown by both transverse and longitudinal waves. But polarization is only possible with a transverse wave because the transverse displacement of the particles of a medium or the transverse change of the electric field (as in lightwave) are in a plane and a slit perpendicular to this plane will not allow it to pass.

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