Smartphones and polarized lenses

Smartphones and polarized lenses

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Interactive Video

Science, Physics

11th Grade - University

Hard

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The video discusses how light reflects from flat surfaces, causing glare and reduced visibility. Polarized lenses help by filtering out this light but can affect the viewing of GPS devices and cell phones. Boaters and pilots have reported issues with LCD panels when wearing polarized glasses. A solution for smartphone visibility is to rotate the device 90 degrees to align the filters.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What problem do polarized lenses address when light reflects off flat surfaces?

They enhance color perception.

They reduce glare and improve visibility.

They increase light intensity.

They create a rainbow effect.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can polarized glasses affect the use of electronic devices?

They improve battery life.

They enhance the brightness of screens.

They can cause visual issues with LCD panels.

They make screens appear in black and white.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group of people has reported issues with polarized glasses and LCD panels?

Hikers and campers

Photographers and artists

Cyclists and runners

Boaters and pilots

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a suggested solution for viewing a smartphone screen while wearing polarized glasses?

Use a screen protector.

Switch to night mode.

Rotate the smartphone 90 degrees.

Increase the screen brightness.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens when you align the filters of polarized glasses and a smartphone?

The screen becomes invisible.

The screen becomes viewable again.

The screen changes color.

The screen turns off.