Physics-(general)
NEET Physics (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12
Which of the following statements about the behavior of light in wave optics is correct?
A
The intensity of light passing through a single polaroid is half of the incident intensity.
B
Light cannot be polarized using two polaroids.
C
The angle between the pass-axes of two polaroids has no effect on the transmitted intensity.
D
Light behaves as a particle, not as a wave, in the presence of polaroids.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The intensity coming out of a single polaroid is indeed half of the incident intensity, as stated in the provided context. This demonstrates how light intensity can be affected by polarization.
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