If Unpolarized Light of Intensity I₀ Passes Through an Ideal $\sqrt { 2 }$

question 8

Multiple Choice

If unpolarized light of intensity I₀ passes through an ideal polarizer, what is the intensity of the emerging light?

• A)I₀
• B)I₀/2
• C)I₀/4
• D)I₀/ \(\sqrt { 2 }\)
• E)I₀/16

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