Use the following figure to answer the next problem.
-The plane of polarization of the reflected light lies
A)parallel to the page.
B)at 45º with respect to the page.
C)at 34.6º with respect to the page.
D)at 55.4º with respect to the page.
E)perpendicular to the page.

Question

Use the following figure to answer the next problem. 
-The plane of polarization of the reflected light lies
A)parallel to the page. 
B)at 45º with respect to the page. 
C)at 34.6º with respect to the page. 
D)at 55.4º with respect to the page. 
E)perpendicular to the page.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The plane of polarization of the reflected light is perpendicular to the page. This is because when light reflects off a surface, the reflected light is polarized perpendicular to the plane of incidence, according to Brewster's law.

Use the Following Figure to Answer the Next Problem