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PHY 104 PHY 104 Past Questions Objective Question

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What principle is responsible for the fact that certain sunglasses can reduce glare from reflected surfaces?
Options
A refraction
B polarization
Correct Answer
C diffraction
D total internal reflection
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Polarizing sunglasses reduce glare by blocking light that is polarized in a specific direction, such as light reflected from horizontal surfaces.

Hint

Polarization is used to reduce glare.

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