Progressive and stationary waves

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A student investigates the polarization of microwaves from two different sources, M1 M_1\,M1​ and M2M_2M2​, using the experimental setup shown below.

Microwave Polarization Setup

A metal grille is placed between source M1 M_1\,M1​ and the receiver. When the grille is rotated through a small angle from its initial position, the detected signal strength from M1 M_1\,M1​ decreases.

When the same grille is placed between source M2 M_2\,M2​ and the receiver and rotated through any angle, the detected signal strength remains constant.

Which row in the table correctly identifies the polarization state of the microwaves from M1 M_1\,M1​ and M2M_2M2​?

Microwaves from M1M_1M1​: Polarised; Microwaves from M2M_2M2​: Unpolarised

Microwaves from M1M_1M1​: Unpolarised; Microwaves from M2M_2M2​: Polarised

Microwaves from M1M_1M1​: Polarised; Microwaves from M2M_2M2​: Polarised

Microwaves from M1M_1M1​: Unpolarised; Microwaves from M2M_2M2​: Unpolarised

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