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CIE AS & A Level Physics : 7.5 Polarisation – Exam style question – Paper 1

Question

Two coherent progressive waves from different sources meet at a point.

Which condition must be satisfied for there to be zero resultant amplitude at the point where the waves meet?

A    The two waves must be emitted from their sources with the same intensity.

B    The two waves must be in phase with each other at the point.

C    The two waves must be travelling in opposite directions.

D    The two waves must have the same amplitude at the point.

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Question

 A source of sound of frequency F at point Z is moving at a steady speed. The pattern of the
        emitted wavefronts is shown.

                 

     Which row describes the frequencies of the sound heard by stationary observers at X and Y?

         

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Question

Which statement describes a situation when polarisation could not occur?
A   Light waves are reflected.
B   Light waves are scattered.
C   Microwaves pass through a metal grid.
D   Sound waves pass through a metal grid.

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Question

Which statement about a light wave and a sound wave is correct?

A    Both can be polarised.

B    Both can travel through free space.

C    Both have a frequency inversely proportional to their wavelength.

D    Both have an intensity proportional to their amplitude.

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