The difference between polarized and unpolarized light is:
| SN | Unpolarized Light | Polarized Light |
| 1. | The vibrations are in all directions perpendicular to the propagations of light. | The vibrations of light are confined only in a single plane. |
| 2. |
It is represented by star and arrowhead as given below.
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It is represented by a short vertical double arrow or as shown in figure
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| 3. | Unpolarized light has higher intensity. | Polarized light has lesser intensity as compared to unpolarized light. |
