Chapter 21, Problem 67A

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The difference in polarized light and ordinary light should be determined.

Concept introduction:

The polarized light and ordinary light are differentiated generally in terms of oscillation of electric field that is on the vibration of light.

Explanation of Solution

In polarized light, the oscillation of electric field vectorsis in a particular direction, that is light vibrate in back and forth in one direction whereas in ordinary light, the oscillation of electric field vectorsis in all directions. The intensity of polarized light is dependent on the nature of polarized used and the intensity of unpolarized light is dependent on the nature of source.