AP Physics 2 Flashcards: Boundary Behavior Of Waves And Polarization

Study Boundary Behavior Of Waves And Polarization in AP Physics 2 with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

Define linear polarization.

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Vibration occurs in a single direction perpendicular to wave travel. Electric field vector oscillates in one plane only.

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A transverse wave on a string enters a second string where the wave speed decreases from

4.0\ \text{m/s}

2.0\ \text{m/s}

at a knot. The source frequency stays constant. Which statement best describes the transmitted wave on the second string?

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