When the sample chamber of a polarimeter is empty which of the following statements is true?
A) The maximum transmission of light occurs when the polarizer and analyzer are parallel to each other.
B) The maximum transmission of light occurs when the polarizer and analyzer are perpendicular to each other.
C) The maximum transmission of light occurs when the polarizer and analyzer are at an angle of 120° to each other.
D) Since the instrument is empty the positions of the polarizer and analyzer have no effect on the amount of transmission.
A
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