Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Polarisation

Polarisation — practice question

Light with intensity $I_0$ that is vertically polarised is incident normally on a polarising filter. The filter’s transmission axis makes an angle $\theta$ with the plane of polarisation of the light. After the light passes through the filter, its intensity becomes $\dfrac{I_0}{3}$. What is $\theta$?

  • A$8.4^\circ$
  • B$55^\circ$
  • C$71^\circ$
  • D$84^\circ$

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