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It is sunset on a clear day. You are wearing your trusty polaroid
sunglasses. You look straight overhead and the sky is somewhat dark.
You slowly turn your body to the right (continuing to look up) and the
sky gradually lightens to become maximally bright. At this moment your
body is facing(circle correct answer):
- North
- East
- South
- West
- East or West
- North or South
- Cannot tell from information given
Draw a set of diagrams and write a paragraph or two showing ALL OF THE
PHYSICS that explains your answer - include descriptions BOTH of the
polaroid sunglasses themselves and the light scattering off of molecules
in the atmosphere overhead.
Robert G. Brown
2003-02-09