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The ' E ' field vector of an electromagnetic wave is reversed upon reflection.

"Polarizing" material doesn't distinguish between the positive and negative

excursions of the E field, so the flip at the reflecting surface isn't apparent.

It enters into the geometry of interference that's due to the combination of

a direct signal and a reflection of the same one.

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How does the incident frequency compare to the reflected frequency?

Incident frequency is the original frequency of an incoming wave, while reflected frequency is the frequency of the wave that is bounced back after hitting a boundary. In general, the incident frequency is the same as the reflected frequency because the wave retains its original frequency upon reflection, assuming no frequency changes occur due to the medium.


When an incoming combines with reflected wave in such a way that the combined wave appears to be standing still the result is a?

Standing wave. This occurs when the frequency of the incoming wave matches the frequency of the reflected wave, leading to constructive interference at specific points called nodes and antinodes.


Is a reflected wave an incoming wave?

No, a reflected wave is a wave that bounces off a boundary or obstacle. It is not an incoming wave but rather a wave that has changed direction due to hitting a surface.


Is it true that if an incoming wave and reflected wave have a high pitched frequency they combine to form a standing Wave?

Yes, when an incoming wave and reflected wave with similar high frequencies meet, they can form a standing wave pattern where certain points have minimal displacement (nodes) and others experience maximal displacement (antinodes). This occurs due to constructive and destructive interference between the two waves.


When an incoming wave combines with a reflected wave in such a way that the combined wave appears to be standing still the result is a?

The result is a standing wave. Standing waves are created by the interference of two waves of the same frequency traveling in opposite directions and have points along the medium that appear to be vibrating in place.

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How does the the frequency of a reflected wave compared to the frequency of a incoming wave?

It is double of the incoming wave.


How does the incident frequency compare to the reflected frequency?

Incident frequency is the original frequency of an incoming wave, while reflected frequency is the frequency of the wave that is bounced back after hitting a boundary. In general, the incident frequency is the same as the reflected frequency because the wave retains its original frequency upon reflection, assuming no frequency changes occur due to the medium.


When an incoming combines with reflected wave in such a way that the combined wave appears to be standing still the result is a?

Standing wave. This occurs when the frequency of the incoming wave matches the frequency of the reflected wave, leading to constructive interference at specific points called nodes and antinodes.


The formation of standing wave requires?

interference between the incoming and reflected waves of the same frequency


Is a reflected wave an incoming wave?

No, a reflected wave is a wave that bounces off a boundary or obstacle. It is not an incoming wave but rather a wave that has changed direction due to hitting a surface.


When an incoming wave combines with a reflected wave in such a way that the wave appears to be standing still the result is a?

When an incoming wave combines with a reflected wave in such a way that the combined wave appears to be standing still the result is a standing still wave.


Is it true that if an incoming wave and reflected wave have a high pitched frequency they combine to form a standing Wave?

Yes, when an incoming wave and reflected wave with similar high frequencies meet, they can form a standing wave pattern where certain points have minimal displacement (nodes) and others experience maximal displacement (antinodes). This occurs due to constructive and destructive interference between the two waves.


When an incoming wave combines with the reflected wave in such a way that the combined wave appears to be standing still result is a?

When an incoming wave combines with a reflected wave in such a way that the combined wave appears to be standing still the result is a standing still wave.


When an incoming wave combines with a reflected wave in such a way that the combined wave appears to be standing still the result is a?

The result is a standing wave. Standing waves are created by the interference of two waves of the same frequency traveling in opposite directions and have points along the medium that appear to be vibrating in place.


When an incoming wave combines with a reflected wave in such a way that the combined wave appears to be standing still?

standing wave


When an incoming wave combines with a reflected wave in such a way that the combine wave appears to be standing?

longitudinalal waves


Incoming wave is the incident wave?

An incoming wave is referred to as the incident wave when it encounters a boundary. The incident wave can be partially reflected and partially transmitted at the boundary, depending on the properties of the two mediums it is traveling through.