Chapter 25, Problem 9MCQ

Multiple Choice Questions

You notice that unpolarized light reflected off a lake is completely blocked when observed through a polarizer

Which of the following statements are correct? Select all that apply

a. The E field in the reflected light is oscillating in a honzontal direction.

b. The $\stackrel{\to }{B}$ field in the reflected light is oscillating in a horizontal direction.

c. The $\stackrel{\to }{E}$ field and the $\stackrel{\to }{B}$ field in the reflected light are perpendicular to each other

d. The axis of your polarizer is parallel to the water surface.

e. The axis of your polarizer is in the same plane as the plane defined by the incident and reflected beam

f. The axis of your polarizer is parallel to the direction of the reflected beam.