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Unpolarized light with intensity 6×10−6 W/m2 shines on two polarizers. The transmission axis for the first...

Unpolarized light with intensity 6×10−6 W/m2 shines on two polarizers. The transmission axis for the first polarizer is oriented vertically, and the transmission axis for the second polarizer is at an angle of 30 degrees from horizontal.

1)What is the intensity of the light after it passes through the first polarizer?

2)What is the intensity of the light after it passes through the second polarizer?

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When unpolarised light passes through a polariser, its intensity is halved. We use Malus law for intensity of light after it passes through second polariser ***********************************************************************************************
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