Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Scalars and vectors

Scalars and vectors — practice question

Two polarising filters are set side by side with their planes aligned parallel. The transmission axis of the first polarising filter makes an angle of $50^{\circ}$ with the vertical, while the transmission axis of the second polarising filter makes an angle of $20^{\circ}$ with the vertical. Hence, the angle separating the transmission axes of the two polarising filters is $30^{\circ}$. A beam of vertically polarised light with intensity $8.0\,\text{W m}^{-2}$ is directed normally at the first polarising filter. What intensity of light emerges from the second polarising filter?

  • Azero
  • B$2.5\,\text{W m}^{-2}$
  • C$2.9\,\text{W m}^{-2}$
  • D$6.0\,\text{W m}^{-2}$

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