Unpolarized Light Is Passed Through Polarizer 1

question 33

Multiple Choice

Unpolarized light is passed through polarizer 1. The light then goes though polarizer 2 with its plane of polarization at 60.0° to that of polarizer 1. What fraction of the intensity of the original light gets though the second polarizer?

• A) 0.125
• B) 0.250
• C) 0.707
• D) 0.500

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Definitions:

Complexity

The state or quality of being intricate or complicated, involving numerous interrelated parts or aspects.

Resting Potential

The stable, negative charge of an inactive neuron.

Polarization

In social psychology, the phenomenon where an individual or group's opinions become more extreme from discussing within a like-minded group. In physics, the orientation of electromagnetic waves or the alignment of charges within a material.

Efferent Nerves

Also called motor nerves; nerves that carry information out of the brain and spinal cord to other areas of the body.