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PHY 104 Diffraction and Interference of light waves Objective Question
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What is the primary function of a Polaroid filter as described in the document?
Options
A To increase the intensity of polarized light.
B To block all light, creating a dark filter.
C To allow light to pass through in only one specific orientation and block others.
Correct Answer
D To change the wavelength of the incident light.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 7 explains: 'Such a material will allow light to pass through in only one orientation and block out all other orientations.'

Hint

Review the explanation of how a Polaroid filter works to change unpolarized light into polarized light.

Question Info

Course: PHY 104
Topic: Diffraction and Interference of light waves
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 510 of 947
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