plumiPolarisation: CAIE A‑Level Physics questions
Every CAIE A-Level Physics exam question on 7.5 Polarisation, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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Q5(a)
The whole paper ↗![Specimen Paper 2, question 5(a): State one angle of the transmission axis to the vertical that results in no transmitted light beam. angle = ° [1]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/970202-spec-05-a-qp.webp)
Q5(b)(i)
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Q5(b)(ii)
The whole paper ↗![Specimen Paper 2, question 5(b)(ii): Calculate the ratio amplitude of transmittedlight . amplitude of incident light ratio = [2] [Total: 5]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/970202-spec-05-bii-qp.webp)
All 5 questions on Polarisation, as a list
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q24 (1 mark): A plane polarised wave has amplitude A. The wave is incident normally on a polarising filter. The transmission axis of the filter is at angle to the plane of p
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q29 (1 mark): Which wave cannot be a longitudinal wave? A a diffracted wave B a polarised wave C a reflected wave D a stationary wave
- Specimen, Paper 2, Q5(a) (1 mark): State one angle of the transmission axis to the vertical that results in no transmitted light beam. angle = ° [1]
- Specimen, Paper 2, Q5(b)(i) (2 marks): Calculate angle θ. θ = ° [2]
- Specimen, Paper 2, Q5(b)(ii) (2 marks): Calculate the ratio amplitude of transmittedlight . amplitude of incident light ratio = [2] [Total: 5]
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