What is anisotropy. Explain briefly with example.

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Kolten Cohen

2 March, 13:01

What is anisotropy. Explain briefly with example.

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Fiona Alvarez · Answer 1

Anisotropy is the property of being directionally dependent, which implies different properties in different directions, as opposed to isotropyAn example of anisotropy is light coming through a polarizer. Another is wood, which is easier to split along its grain than across it.