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  4. The fact that light of transverse wave derives its evidence by the support from the observation that:

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Q. The fact that light of transverse wave derives its evidence by the support from the observation that:

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Transverse waves have vibrations perpendicular to the their direction of travel. Polarization is the orientation of oscillations in space with respect to the disturbed medium. Polarization is a properly unique transverse wave. A polarized wave vibrates in a single phase in space. Since, longitudinal waves vibrate along their axis of propagation, it is not possible to polarize a longitudinal wave. Polarization is an important factor in reflection, refraction and scattering of electromagnetic waves.