Quick physics question

<p>Which of the following occurs when light is reflected from a smooth flat glass surface?</p>

<p>(A) The light is somewhat intensified.
(B) The light is somewhat polarized.
(C) The light is focused.
(D) The velocity of the light is reduced.
(E) The color of the light is shifted toward the blue end of the spectrum. </p>

<p>Apparently the correct answer is (B). Can somebody explain this to me?</p>

<p>bump 10 char</p>

<p>are you sure it’s is B? I don’t think so.
where did you get this question from?</p>

<p>The official CB study guide with all subject tests.</p>

<p>I’ve got it.
<a href=“http://www.giangrandi.ch/optics/polarizer/polarizer.shtml[/url]”>http://www.giangrandi.ch/optics/polarizer/polarizer.shtml&lt;/a&gt;
the effect is explained here. hope it helps</p>

<p>Ah, thanks for your response. Wow, the concept this question tests is rather obscure.</p>