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Unpolarized light of intensity 400 W/m2 is normally incident on a system of two polarizers. The...

Unpolarized light of intensity 400 W/m2 is normally incident on a system of two polarizers. The first polarizer's transmission axis is oriented vertically and the second polarizer's transmission axis makes an angle θ with respect to the vertical. The light emerging from the system has an intensity of 150 W/m2. What is the angle θ of the second polarizer.

A. 41 degrees

B. 52 degrees

C. 30 degrees

D. 68 degrees

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