Light Behavior
What is unpolarized light?
Light that vibrates in all directions perpendicular to its direction of travel.
What happens when two polarizing filters are aligned?
Maximum light passes through.
Why do we use a model to show polarization?
To visualize how filters control light direction.
How does polarized light differ from unpolarized light?
Polarized light vibrates in only one plane, while unpolarized light vibrates in many planes.
What happens to light intensity as the second filter is rotated?
Light intensity decreases gradually.
What should be included in a good polarization model?
Light source, filters, and clear vibration directions.
How can you classify light using vibration direction?
If vibrations are in one plane → polarized; many planes → unpolarized.
Why does light disappear when filters are crossed at 90°?
The second filter blocks all vibrations allowed by the first.
How does your model relate to real-life applications?
It shows how polarization is used in sunglasses, screens, and cameras.