See Also
- [[Physics - Reflection and Refraction]]S
- [[Physics - Waves]]S
- [[Physics - Diffraction]]S
- [[Physics - Intensity]]S
Flashcards
What is polarisation??
Where particles in a wave are oscillating in one direction only.
What does it mean for a wave to be plane polarised??
Where the particles in the wave are oscillating along a single plane.
What does it mean for a wave to be partially polarised??
Where most of the particles in a wave are oscillating along a single plane.
What does a polarising filter do??
Only allow oscillations that are in a certain direction.
What is an example of unpolarised light??
- Light bulb
- Candle light
Why can’t you polarise a sound wave??
Because you can’t polarise a longitudinal wave.
What are some examples of how light can become polarised??
- Reflection off water
- Reflection off glass
What process does this show??
Polarisation.
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title: Physics - Polarisation
