The Intensity of Unpolarized Light Passing Through a Single Sheet

question 59

Multiple Choice

The intensity of unpolarized light passing through a single sheet of polarizing material changes by a factor of:

• A)1.
• B)0.5.
• C)cos θ.
• D)cos² θ.

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Definitions:

Sensory Information

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Thalamus

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Amygdala

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Galvanic Skin Response

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