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What does Malus law describe?
What does Malus law describe?
- The reflection of light from a smooth surface
- The dispersion of light in a medium
- The intensity of polarized light transmitted through an analyzer (correct)
- The refraction of light through a prism
In Malus law, what happens to the intensity of polarized light as the angle of rotation of the analyzer increases?
In Malus law, what happens to the intensity of polarized light as the angle of rotation of the analyzer increases?
- It fluctuates
- It decreases (correct)
- It increases
- It remains constant
What is the mathematical expression for Malus law?
What is the mathematical expression for Malus law?
- I = I0 * tan^2(θ)
- I = I0 * sin^2(θ)
- I = I0 * cos^2(θ) (correct)
- I = I0 * sec^2(θ)
What does Malus law describe?
What does Malus law describe?
What is the mathematical representation of Malus law?
What is the mathematical representation of Malus law?
What happens to the intensity of polarized light when the angle of transmission is 90 degrees according to Malus law?
What happens to the intensity of polarized light when the angle of transmission is 90 degrees according to Malus law?