9. Answer the following. a. A laser produces a beam of unpolarized light that passes through three polarizers, as shown. The initial intensity is Io = 300 W/m2, and initially 02= 25°. 8 = 90° B C i. Calculate the intensity of the beam at point C? ii. If 02 can be rotated, what should it be to have an intensity of 40 W/m2 at point B? iii. If polarizer 2 is removed, what is the intensity at point C?

9. Answer the following. a. A laser produces a beam of unpolarized light that passes through three polarizers, as shown. The initial intensity is Io = 300 W/m2, and initially 02= 25°. 8 = 90° B C i. Calculate the intensity of the beam at point C? ii. If 02 can be rotated, what should it be to have an intensity of 40 W/m2 at point B? iii. If polarizer 2 is removed, what is the intensity at point C?

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