Multiple Choice
Light from an incandescent lightbulb passes through an ideal linear polarizer. The intensity of the light is 100 lm before passing through the filter, but 50 lm immediately after. Which of the following explains this discrepancy?
A) Refraction occurs as light enters the polarizer.
B) Light waves with magnetic fields oriented perpendicular to the axis of polarization are absorbed.
C) Light waves with electric fields oriented perpendicular to the axis of polarization are absorbed.
D) Reflection occurs before light enters the polarizer.
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