Why is light from a common lamp or from a candle flame nonpolarized?
The light from a common lamp and the candle flame.
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
The light wave which vibrates in more than one plane is known as unpolarized light.
The light emitted by a lamp in a room or by a candle flame is unpolarized. And these light waves created by electric charges that vibrates in different directions. So, these light waves produce dispersed light.
Conclusion:
Due to unpolarized light the light from a candle or a lamp disperses in different directions.
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