Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Polarisation

Polarisation — practice question

A plane-polarised light wave with intensity $I_0$ falls normally on a polarising filter. The intensity of the wave transmitted at first is $0$. A second polarising filter is then placed between the source and the first filter. Its transmission axis makes an angle of $45^\circ$ with the transmission axis of the first filter, as shown. What is the intensity of the wave transmitted by the filter combination?

  • A$0$
  • B$\frac{I_0}{8}$
  • C$\frac{I_0}{4}$
  • D$\frac{I_0}{2}$

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