CP Ch13.6 Light Polarization

What do interference and diffraction provide evidence for?

• Light is particle-like

• Light is both particle-like and wavelike

• Light is neither particle-like nor wavelike

• Light is wavelike

What can crystals absorb to result in polarized light transmission?

• Ultraviolet light

• Infrared light

• Polar orientation of light

• White light

Can electromagnetic waves emitted by a vibrating electron be plane-polarized?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

• Not sure

Why do common light sources emit unpolarized light?

• Due to random electron vibrations

• Due to controlled electron vibrations

• Due to magnetic field interference

• Due to specific wavelength selection

What property do light waves exhibit to demonstrate they are transverse?

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Polarization

• Diffraction

What can polarizing filters do when crossed?

• Allow all light to penetrate

• Block polarized light

• Reflect light

• Absorb light

What type of waves exhibit the property of polarization?

• Longitudinal waves

• Transverse waves

• Sound waves

• Electromagnetic waves