Plane-Polarized Light of Intensity I₀ Is Sent Through Two Polarizers

question 31

Multiple Choice

Plane-polarized light of intensity I₀ is sent through two polarizers, the first of which is rotated 45° clockwise relative to the original polarization, while the second is rotated 45° counterclockwise relative to the original polarization. What is the transmitted intensity?

• A) 0.71 I₀
• B) 0.50 I₀
• C) 0.35 I₀
• D) 0.25 I₀
• E) 0

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