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Which of the following waves cannot be polarised?
1
A radio
B ultrasonic
C microwave
D ultraviolet
(Total 1 mark)
The sound quality of a portable radio is improved by adjusting the orientation of the aerial.
2 Which statement is a correct explanation of this improvement?
A The radio waves from the transmitter are polarised.
B The radio waves from the transmitter are unpolarised.
C The radio waves become polarised as a result of adjusting the aerial.
D The radio waves become unpolarised as a result of adjusting the aerial.
(Total 1 mark)
Which one of the following properties of light waves do polarising sunglasses depend on for their
3 action?
Light waves may
A interfere constructively.
B interfere destructively.
C be polarised when reflected from a surface.
D be polarised by the lens in the eye.
(Total 1 mark)
(a) State the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves.
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(b) State what is meant by polarisation.
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(c) Explain why polarisation can be used to distinguish between transverse and longitudinal
waves.
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Polarization is a property of one type of wave.
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(a) Circle below the type of wave that can be polarized.
transverse longitudinal
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(b) Give one example of the type of wave that can be polarized.
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(c) Explain why some waves can be polarized but others cannot. Space is provided for
sketches should you wish to include them in your answer.
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(Total 5 marks)
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Which of the following waves cannot be polarised?
1
A radio
B ultrasonic
C microwave
D ultraviolet
(Total 1 mark)
The sound quality of a portable radio is improved by adjusting the orientation of the aerial.
2 Which statement is a correct explanation of this improvement?
A The radio waves from the transmitter are polarised.
B The radio waves from the transmitter are unpolarised.
C The radio waves become polarised as a result of adjusting the aerial.
D The radio waves become unpolarised as a result of adjusting the aerial.
(Total 1 mark)
Which one of the following properties of light waves do polarising sunglasses depend on for their
3 action?
Light waves may
A interfere constructively.
B interfere destructively.
C be polarised when reflected from a surface.
D be polarised by the lens in the eye.
(Total 1 mark)
(a) State the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves.
4
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........................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................
(2)
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(b) State what is meant by polarisation.
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........................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................
(2)
(c) Explain why polarisation can be used to distinguish between transverse and longitudinal
waves.
........................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................
(2)
(Total 6 marks)
Polarization is a property of one type of wave.
5
(a) Circle below the type of wave that can be polarized.
transverse longitudinal
(1)
(b) Give one example of the type of wave that can be polarized.
........................................................................................................................
(1)
(c) Explain why some waves can be polarized but others cannot. Space is provided for
sketches should you wish to include them in your answer.
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(3)
(Total 5 marks)
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