Visualizing why polarized filters work:

What does the cycling of electromagnetic waves look like graphically? (i.e.: the wave property of light) Well, something like this:
http://blackholeformulas.com/files/sinr10.gif

I'll draw a sketch here in a moment since I can't seem to figure out how to add layers to an animated gif image...
In response to this topic by http://openstudy.com/study#/updates/50067b51e4b0624180678f7c by @Champs

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Visualizing why polarized filters work:

What does the cycling of electromagnetic waves look like graphically?  (i.e.:  the wave property of light)   Well, something like this:
http://blackholeformulas.com/files/sinr10.gif

I'll draw a sketch here in a moment since I can't seem to figure out how to add layers to an animated gif image...
In response to this topic by http://openstudy.com/study#/updates/50067b51e4b0624180678f7c by @Champs

anonymous · Answer

The regular, linear spacing between the molecules the block light allows only that which can fit horizontally through the gap through.
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