Which malfunction occurs when a LiDAR system uses improperly aligned polarizing filters?

💡 Explanation

Reduced range occurs because **polarization mismatch** prevents efficient detection of reflected light which has undergone polarization changes upon interacting with the target. Therefore signal strength decreases greatly, rather than increases in backscatter or calibration errors which need separate mechanisms.

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