When the Sample Chamber of a Polarimeter Is Empty, Which

question 82

Multiple Choice

When the sample chamber of a polarimeter is empty, which of the following statements is true?

• A) The maximum transmission of light occurs when the axes of the polarizer and analyzer are parallel to each other.
• B) The maximum transmission of light occurs when the axes of the polarizer and analyzer are perpendicular to each other.
• C) The maximum transmission of light occurs when the axes of the polarizer and analyzer are at an angle of 120° to each other.
• D) Since the instrument is empty, the positions of the polarizer and analyzer have no effect on the amount of light transmission.

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