A Beam of Polarized Light of Intensity I₀ Passes Through

question 27

Multiple Choice

A beam of polarized light of intensity I₀ passes through a sheet of ideal polarizing material.The polarization axis of the beam and the transmission axis of the sheet differ by 10°.What is the intensity of the emerging light?

• A) 0.98 I₀
• B) 0.97 I₀
• C) 0.70 I₀
• D) 1.00 I₀
• E) ​0.84 I₀

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