Assignment - Vision and Color

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Describe the result of shining light through two polarizing filters whose transmission axes are perpendicular to each other.

2. When light reflects off nonmetallic surfaces such as glass, water, or a road surface, the light is polarized. The reflected light consists of waves which are vibrating in a direction ____________ (parallel or perpendicular) to the reflecting surface.

3. Why do plants "look" green?