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Wave Equation of EM Waves

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Which phenomenon is observed for transverse waves only?

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Polarization:
Polarization is a phenomenon that is observed in transverse waves.
Polarization is the phenomenon of light waves acquiring one-sidedness with respect to the direction of propagation.

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