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Which type of waves exhibit polarization?
Which type of waves exhibit polarization?
- Electromagnetic waves (correct)
- Sound waves
- Gas waves
- Acoustic waves
What is the direction of polarization of an electromagnetic wave defined as?
What is the direction of polarization of an electromagnetic wave defined as?
- The direction of the magnetic vector (M)
- The direction of the electric vector (E) (correct)
- The direction of the propagation
- The direction of the reflection
Which type of waves do not have polarization?
Which type of waves do not have polarization?
- Gas waves
- Sound waves
- Acoustic waves (correct)
- Electromagnetic waves
What is the plane determined by the electric vector and direction of propagation of a wave called?
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?
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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