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The transverse nature of light can be demonstrated using ______.

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The correct answer is

Polaroid

The transverse nature of light can be demonstrated using a Polaroid, which allows light waves oscillating in a specific plane to pass through.

Lens, prism and mirror demonstrate other optical properties, such as refraction or reflection, not the transverse wave nature of light.

Hence, Polaroid is the correct answer.

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