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M9-03: CIRCULAR POLARIZATION - STICK MODEL

PURPOSE: Model of circularly polarized electromagnetic wave.

DESCRIPTION: Sticks emanating from a central rod create a model of a circularly polarized electromagnetic wave, as the wave is moved through space at the speed of light by the instructor.

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REFERENCES: (PIRA unknown.) Another model is M9-02: CIRCULAR POLARIZATION - ROTATING VECTOR MODEL.

EQUIPMENT: Circular polarization stick model.

SETUP TIME: None.


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