study guides for every class

that actually explain what's on your next test

Polarization

from class:

AP Physics C: E&M

Definition

Polarization refers to aligning or separating positive and negative charges within an object or material due to external influences such as an electric field.

congrats on reading the definition of Polarization. now let's actually learn it.

ok, let's learn stuff

"Polarization" also found in:

Subjects (100)

AP Comparative Government
AP Physics 2
AP US Government
American Presidency
American Revolution
American Society
Arithmetic Geometry
Atmospheric Physics
Atmospheric Science
Atomic Physics
Biophysics
Civil War and Reconstruction
Cognitive Psychology
College Physics I – Introduction
College Physics III – Thermodynamics, Electricity, and Magnetism
Communication and Popular Culture
Condensed Matter Physics
Congress
Contemporary African Politics
Covering Politics
Crime and Human Development
Critical Thinking
Electrical Circuits and Systems I
Electromagnetic Interference
Electromagnetism I
Electromagnetism II
English and Language Arts Education
European History – 1945 to Present
Feature Writing
Geophysics
Georgia History
Global Media
Governmental Public Affairs
History and Principles of Journalism
History of Science
History of the Middle East – 1800 to Present
Honors Physics
Improvisational Leadership
Interest Groups and Policy
Intermediate Microeconomic Theory
International Conflict
Intro to American Politics
Intro to Astronomy
Intro to Chemistry
Intro to Cognitive Science
Intro to Comparative Politics
Intro to Political Communications
Intro to Political Research
Intro to Political Science
Intro to Political Sociology
Intro to Quantum Mechanics I
Intro to Quantum Mechanics II
Intro to Social Media
Intro to Sociology
Journalism Research
Language and Popular Culture
Law and Ethics of Journalism
Magnetohydrodynamics
Mathematical Crystallography
Media Criticism
Media Effects
Media Literacy
Media and Democracy
Media and Politics
Microbiology
Modern Optics
Optical Computing
Optoelectronics
Organization Design
Particle Physics
Persuasion Theory
Physical Science
Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting
Political Geography
Post Production FX Editing
Principles of Physics II
Principles of Physics III
Principles of Physics IV
Public Relations Ethics
Quantum Cryptography
Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Sensing in Biological Systems
Radio Station Management
Riemannian Geometry
Seismology
Social Media and Journalism
Social Psychology
Solid State Physics
Space Physics
Spectral Theory
Spectroscopy
Swarm Intelligence and Robotics
Symplectic Geometry
Terahertz Engineering
Terahertz Imaging Systems
The Modern Period
Topics in Responsible Business
US History
US History – 1945 to Present
Writing for Communication

Additional resources (1)

AP Physics C: E&M - Unit 2 Overview: Conductors, Capacitors, Dielectrics

AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.

Back

Practice QuizGlossary

Practice Quiz Guides

study guides for every class

that actually explain what's on your next test

Polarization

from class:

AP Physics C: E&M

Definition

"Polarization" also found in:

Subjects (100)

Additional resources (1)

© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.

AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.

Back

Next

study guides for every class

that actually explain what's on your next test

Polarization

from class:

AP Physics C: E&M

Definition

Related terms

"Polarization" also found in:

Subjects (100)

Additional resources (1)

© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.

AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.

Back

Next