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When light reflects from water, asphalt, or other non-metallic surfaces, it becomes polarized.  In other words, the reflected light is usually vibrating more in one direction than in others.  To see how polarizing sunglasses affect this glare, check out this fun activity from the Exploratorium.
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Exploratorium, (2006), WWW Document, (https://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/polarized-sunglasses).
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Exploratorium, Polarized Sunglasses (2006), <https://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/polarized-sunglasses>.
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Exploratorium. (2006, August 21). Polarized Sunglasses. Retrieved April 24, 2024, from https://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/polarized-sunglasses
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Exploratorium. Polarized Sunglasses. August 21, 2006. https://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/polarized-sunglasses (accessed 24 April 2024).
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Exploratorium. Polarized Sunglasses. 2006. 21 Aug. 2006. 24 Apr. 2024 <https://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/polarized-sunglasses>.
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