Next unpolarized light is reflected off a smooth horizontal piece of glass, and the reflected light shines on the insect. Which statement is true about the two types of cells? (a) When the light is directly above the glass, only type V detects the reflected light. (b) When the light is directly above the glass, only type H detects the reflected light. (c) When the light is about 35° above the horizontal, type V responds much more strongly than type H does. (d) When the light is about 35° above the horizontal, type H responds much more strongly than type V does.
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