The Diagrams Show Four Pairs of Polarizing Sheets, with the Polarizing

question 71

Multiple Choice

The diagrams show four pairs of polarizing sheets, with the polarizing directions indicated by dashed lines. The two sheets of each pair are placed one behind the other and the front sheet is illuminated by unpolarized light. The incident intensity is the same for all pairs of sheets. Rank the pairs according to the intensity of transmitted light, least to greatest.

• A) 1, 2, 3, 4
• B) 4, 2, 1, 3
• C) 2, 4, 3, 1
• D) 2, 4, 1, 3
• E) 3, 1, 4, 2