Unpolarized Light of Intensity I₀ Passed Through an Ideal Polarizing

question 103

Short Answer

Unpolarized light of intensity I₀ passed through an ideal polarizing sheet with its polarizing axis at the 12 o'clock position and then through a second ideal sheet with its polarizing axis at the 1 o'clock position. What is the intensity of the emerging light in terms of I₀?

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