Problem 39.6

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The animation shows the electric field of a light wave.  Click-drag to the right or left to rotate about the z axis.  Click-drag up or down to rotate in the xy plane.  Restart.

1. In which direction is the light traveling?
2. Describe the polarization state of the wave. Include in your description the type of polarization and the direction of polarization. 

Problem authored by Melissa Dancy.
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