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11.4 Diffraction & Polarisation Flashcards

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Define partially polarised

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A transverse wave in which there are more oscillations in one particular plane but the wave is not completely plane polarised

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When does partial polarisation occur

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When transverse waves reflect off a surface

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Define plane polarised

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A transverse wave in which the oscillations are limited to only one plane

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