Understanding Polarization and Sunglasses

Understanding Polarization and Sunglasses

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge cricketers face due to light when playing outdoors?

The light causes glare, making it hard to see the ball.

The light makes the ball appear larger.

The light is too dim to see the ball.

The light changes the color of the ball.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is light described in the context of its wave nature?

As a stationary wave

As a longitudinal wave

As a circular wave

As a transverse wave

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of light enters the eyes from multiple sources?

Polarized light

Unpolarized light

Reflected light

Refracted light

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the function of the polarizing film in sunglasses?

To increase the intensity of light

To change the color of light

To filter light waves to a single plane

To block all light waves

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the process of polarization similar to a fence?

It changes the direction of all waves.

It allows all types of waves to pass through.

It blocks all waves from passing through.

It allows only one type of wave to pass through.