4. Unpolarized light passes through twoPolaroids; the axis of one is vertical and thatof the other is at30° to the vertical. What is the intensity ofthe transmitted light? 5. In relation to #4: What is the transmitted lightif a third Polaroid, with axis at45° to each ofthe other two, is placed between them?

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4. Unpolarized light passes through two Polaroids; the axis of one is vertical and that of the other is at 30° to the vertical. What is the intensity of the transmitted light?

University Physics Volume 3

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Author:William Moebs, Jeff Sanny

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Chapter1: The Nature Of Light

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 70P: Three polarizing sheets are placed together such that the transmission axis of the second sheet is...

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