7) For a beam of light, the direction of polarization is defined as A) the direction that is perpendicular to both the electric and magnetic field vectors. B) the direction of the magnetic field's vibration. C) the beam's direction of travel. D) the direction of the electric field's vibration.

7) For a beam of light, the direction of polarization is defined as A) the direction that is perpendicular to both the electric and magnetic field vectors. B) the direction of the magnetic field's vibration. C) the beam's direction of travel. D) the direction of the electric field's vibration.

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Chapter33: Electromagnetic Waves

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7) For a beam of light, the direction of polarization is defined as
A) the direction that is perpendicular to both the electric and magnetic field vectors.
B) the direction of the magnetic field's vibration.
C) the beam's direction of travel.
D) the direction of the electric field's vibration.

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