The Electric Field in Unpolarized Light

question 51

Multiple Choice

The electric field in unpolarized light:

• A)has no direction at any time
• B)rotates rapidly
• C)is always parallel to the direction of propagation
• D)can be in any direction perpendicular to the direction of propagation
• E)remains along the same line but reverses direction randomly and often

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Definitions:

Chromosome Theory

The principle that genes are located on chromosomes, which are the basis for heredity and genetic inheritance.

Homologous Chromosomes

Pairs of chromosomes in a diploid organism that are similar in shape, size, and gene content, one inherited from each parent.

Alleles

Alleles are different versions of a gene that determine distinct traits and can be passed from parents to offspring.

Homologous Chromosomes

Homologous chromosomes are pairs of chromosomes in a diploid organism that carry the same genes, one inherited from each parent, but may have different alleles.