Plane Polarized Light of Intensity I₀ Is Passed Through Two $^{\circ}$

question 58

Multiple Choice

Plane polarized light of intensity I₀ is passed through two polarizers,the first one at 45 $^{\circ}$ to the original plane of polarization and the second rotated an additional 45 $^{\circ}$ more so that it is perpendicular to the original plane of polarization.What intensity is transmitted?

• A) 0.50 I₀
• B) 0.35 I₀
• C) 0.25 I₀
• D) 0.13 I₀
• E) 0

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