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  1. AP Physics 2 Revised
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What is the effect of polarization on wave intensity?

Polarization can decrease wave intensity.

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What is the effect of polarization on wave intensity?

Polarization can decrease wave intensity.

What happens when a wave crosses from a low-mass to a high-mass string?

Both reflection and transmission of the wave occur.

What happens when a transverse wave encounters a polarizing filter?

The wave's oscillations are restricted to a single plane, potentially reducing the intensity.

What is the effect on wave frequency when crossing a boundary between different media?

Wave frequency remains constant.

What is the difference between reflected wave orientation when wave speed increases vs. decreases?

Speed increases: Reflected wave maintains orientation. Speed decreases: Reflected wave inverts.

Compare polarization of transverse and longitudinal waves.

Transverse waves: Can be polarized. Longitudinal waves: Cannot be polarized.

Differentiate between wave transmission and reflection.

Transmission: Wave passes through a boundary. Reflection: Wave bounces back from a boundary.

What are the differences between transverse and longitudinal waves regarding polarization?

Transverse waves: Can be polarized | Longitudinal waves: Cannot be polarized

Compare wave reflection when wave speed increases vs. decreases in the new medium.

Increased wave speed: Reflected wave maintains orientation | Decreased wave speed: Reflected wave inverts