(a) List two types of waves, apart from light, that can be plane polarized. (b)...
PHYSICS
WAEC 2002
(a) List two types of waves, apart from light, that can be plane polarized.
(b) State two applications of plane polarized light.
Explanation
(a) Plane polarized waves are:
(i) radio waves
(ii) x-rays.
(iii) infrared radiation etc
(b) Application of plane polarized light
– To reduce glare from reflecting surfaces.
– In sunglasses to reduce the intensity of incident sunlight.
– To determine sugar solution concentration etc.
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