APFIVE Superposition of Polarized Light Waves
Two polarized light waves of equal amplitude traveling in the same direction overlap. If their polarization directions are perpendicular to each other, what is the net effect?
A
The waves do not interfere; intensities add
B
Complete destructive interference occurs
C
Complete constructive interference occurs
D
The resultant wave becomes circularly polarized
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