Polarizing Lenses

Identifier: L: W - 027

Overhead projector with polarizing plates

Concept Overview:

Polarization of light

Lecturer Procedure

Step(s) to FollowExpected Result
  1. Place 1 sheet on projector.
  2. Hold 2nd sheet above the first, such that the arrows are aligned.
  3. Turn the 2nd polaroid 90 degrees
All light will be blocked.
  1. Hold 2nd sheet steady and insert 3rd sheet in between the first and second sheet.
  2. Be sure that it is not parallel to either of the two other sheets
Light will be able to get through
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