M7-03 TWO POLAROIDS AND LIGHT SOURCE

Polarization
  • ID Code: M7-03
  • Purpose: Demonstrates polarization of light
  • Description: The first polaroid circle polarizes the light. Rotating the front polaroid causes the light to become alternately brighter (polaroids aligned) and dimmer (polaroids crossed). This is best performed with a semi-diffuse light source, such as an incandescent lightbox.
  • Availability: Available
  • Loc codes: M7, LS1
  • Videos-1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SfpYTmmG-o

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