Which of the following describes circular polarization?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which of the following describes circular polarization?
  1. Waves oscillate in a straight line
  2. Waves oscillate in a plane at a constant angle
  3. Waves rotate in a circular motion as they propagate
  4. Waves are randomly oriented

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following describes circular polarization?
  • Step 1: Understand that light waves have an electric field that can vibrate in different directions.
  • Step 2: Know that in circular polarization, the electric field does not just stay in one direction.
  • Step 3: Visualize the electric field vector as an arrow that spins around as the wave moves forward.
  • Step 4: Recognize that this spinning motion creates a circular pattern as the wave travels.
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