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

question 55

Multiple Choice

Randomly polarized light of intensity I₀ is passed through two polarizers whose transmission axes differ by 45 $^{\circ}$ .What is the intensity of the light that has passed through both polarizers?

• A) 0.70 I₀
• B) 0.50 I₀
• C) 0.35 I₀
• D) 0.25 I₀
• E) 0.00

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