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20 February, 09:25

Unpolarized light of intensity I0 is incident on two polarizing filters. The transmitted light intensity is I0/10. What is the angle between the axes of the two filters? Express your answer using two significant figures.

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  1. 20 February, 09:53
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    Intensity of unpolarized light = I (0)

    After first polarization its intensity becomes I (0) / 2

    After second polarization its its intensity becomes I (0) / 2 Cos²θ where θ is angle between two polaroid

    So I₁ = I (0) / 2 X Cos²θ.

    I₁/I (0) = 1/10 =.5 X Cos²θ

    Cos ²θ = 0.2

    θ = 63 degree.
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