Unpolarized light of intensity Io = 650 W/m² is incident upon two polarizers. The first has its polarizing axis vertical, and the axis of the second is rotated 0 = 75° from the vertical. Randomized Variables 10 = 650 W/m² 0 = 75° Ray Direction

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Part (a)  What is the intensity of the light after it passes through the first polarizer in W/m2

Part (b)  What is the intensity of the light after it passes through the second polarizer in W/m2

 

Unpolarized light of intensity Io = 650 W/m² is incident upon two polarizers. The first
has its polarizing axis vertical, and the axis of the second is rotated 0 = 75° from the vertical.
Randomized Variables
10 = 650 W/m²
0 = 75°
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Transcribed Image Text:Unpolarized light of intensity Io = 650 W/m² is incident upon two polarizers. The first has its polarizing axis vertical, and the axis of the second is rotated 0 = 75° from the vertical. Randomized Variables 10 = 650 W/m² 0 = 75° Ē Ray Direction
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