Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

Published by Wiley
ISBN 10: 1-11823-072-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-11823-072-5

Chapter 33 - Electromagnetic Waves - Problems - Page 1003: 37a

Answer

We need to use at least 2 polarizing sheets.

Work Step by Step

If one polarizing sheet is at an angle of $90^{\circ}$ to the original direction of polarization, then none of the light will be transmitted. Therefore, we need more than one polarizing sheet. If we first transmit the light through a polarizing sheet that is at an angle $\theta$, such that $0 \lt \theta \lt 90^{\circ}$, to the original direction of polarization of the light, then we can rotate the light's direction of polarization by $90^{\circ}$ Therefore, we need to use at least 2 polarizing sheets.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.