Explore topic-wise MCQs in Physics.

This section includes 8 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Physics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Which plane is defined as the plane of polarization in a plane-polarized electromagnetic wave?

A. The plane containing the direction of propagation of light
B. The plane containing the direction of reflective wave
C. The plane containing the direction of refractive wave
D. The plane containing the direction of dispersive wave
Answer» B. The plane containing the direction of reflective wave
2.

Identify the property which is not mutually perpendicular to the polarized light wave in a plane.

A. Plane of vibration
B. Plane of rotation
C. Plane of polarization
D. The direction of propagation of the light wave
Answer» C. Plane of polarization
3.

Sound waves can be polarized.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
4.

Which field vector is used to represent the polarization of an em wave?

A. Potential field vector
B. Magnetic field vector
C. Electric field vector
D. Dipolar field vector
Answer» D. Dipolar field vector
5.

What are sunglasses made of?

A. Colored glasses
B. Tin glass
C. Silica
D. Polaroids
Answer» E.
6.

What is the polarization angle of a medium of refractive index 3?

A. 60<sup>o</sup>
B. 120<sup>o</sup>
C. 30<sup>o</sup>
D. 90<sup>o</sup>
Answer» B. 120<sup>o</sup>
7.

What will be the angle of refraction in the glass, if the polarization angle for the air-glass interface is 63.8o?

A. 56.3<sup>o</sup>
B. 33.7<sup>o</sup>
C. 90<sup>o</sup>
D. 0<sup>o</sup>
Answer» C. 90<sup>o</sup>
8.

Which type of waves shows the property of polarization?

A. Infrared
B. Longitudinal
C. Transverse
D. Microwave
Answer» D. Microwave