Malus Law Quiz
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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?

  • It fluctuates
  • It decreases (correct)
  • It increases
  • It remains constant

    • 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?

    <p>The intensity of polarized light after passing through a polarizer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mathematical representation of Malus law?

    <p>I = I₀cos²θ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the intensity of polarized light when the angle of transmission is 90 degrees according to Malus law?

    <p>It becomes zero</p> Signup and view all the answers

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