| Date | May 2015 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 15M.3.SL.TZ2.4 |
| Level | Standard level | Paper | Paper 3 | Time zone | Time zone 2 |
| Command term | State | Question number | 4 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
This question is about polarization.
State what is meant by polarized light.
Markscheme
light in which the electric vector oscillates on one plane/direction;
Examiners report
In part (a) the definition was often not specific enough, the idea that the electric field vector is oscillating rather than just light was often omitted.
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