In which of the following scenarios does light become polarized by reflection?

Practice Questions

Q1
In which of the following scenarios does light become polarized by reflection?
  1. When it passes through a prism
  2. When it reflects off a smooth surface at a specific angle
  3. When it travels through a foggy medium
  4. When it is diffracted through a narrow slit

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

In which of the following scenarios does light become polarized by reflection?
  • Step 1: Understand what polarization means. Polarization is when light waves vibrate in a specific direction.
  • Step 2: Know that light can be polarized when it reflects off surfaces.
  • Step 3: Learn about Brewster's angle. This is a specific angle at which light reflects off a surface and becomes polarized.
  • Step 4: Identify smooth surfaces, like water or glass, where this reflection can happen.
  • Step 5: Remember that not all angles will cause polarization; it specifically happens at Brewster's angle.
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