Why does a skier wear polarized glasses instead of glasses that are used for reading?

a) Polarized glasses increase the brightness of light compared to regular glasses.

b) Polarized glasses enhance the sharpness of objects compared to regular glasses.

c) Polarized glasses are less expensive than regular glasses.

d) Polarized glasses decrease reflected glare compared to regular glasses.

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Donavan Jefferson

8 November, 11:16

Why does a skier wear polarized glasses instead of glasses that are used for reading?

a) Polarized glasses increase the brightness of light compared to regular glasses.

b) Polarized glasses enhance the sharpness of objects compared to regular glasses.

c) Polarized glasses are less expensive than regular glasses.

d) Polarized glasses decrease reflected glare compared to regular glasses.

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Giancarlo Branch · Answer 1

A skier wears polarized glasses in order to decrease the glare. Therefore, your answer is d. Polarized glasses decrease reflected glare compared to regular glasses.

Theresa Freeman · Answer 2

A skier wears polarized glasses instead of glasses that are used for reading because p olarized glasses decrease reflected glare compared to regular glasses. (D)

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