Questions and Answers
Which type of waves exhibit polarization?
Electromagnetic waves
What is the direction of polarization of an electromagnetic wave defined as?
The direction of the electric vector (E)
Which type of waves do not have polarization?
Acoustic waves
What is the plane determined by the electric vector and direction of propagation of a wave called?
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Which phenomenon describes the splitting of a light wave into two waves with different polarizations?
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Study Notes
Electromagnetic Waves and Polarization
- Electromagnetic waves, including light, exhibit polarization.
- The direction of polarization of an electromagnetic wave is defined as the direction of the electric vector.
Types of Waves and Polarization
- Mechanical waves, such as sound waves, do not have polarization.
Electromagnetic Wave Properties
- The plane determined by the electric vector and direction of propagation of a wave is called the plane of polarization.
Phenomena of Polarization
- Birefringence is the phenomenon that describes the splitting of a light wave into two waves with different polarizations.
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