It is midday. The Sun is in the south, and is 56 degrees above the horizon, which direction should you face to observe the maximum polarisation of light scattered from the sky?
Can you please explain your method of working this out as that would help more than just an answer, thank you
Can you please explain your method of working this out as that would help more than just an answer, thank you
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The simplest answer is: north at an angle of 34degrees above the horizon. This is because the angle between this direction and the sun's direction is 90 degrees - which gives maximum polarization.
(In fact this is one of an infinite number of points along a circle where polarization is maximum.)
Read through the 1st 2 paragraphs of the link for an explanation.
(In fact this is one of an infinite number of points along a circle where polarization is maximum.)
Read through the 1st 2 paragraphs of the link for an explanation.