Unpolarized light passes through three polarizers. The second makes an angle of 25° relative to the first, and the third makes an angle of 45° relative to the first. The intensity of light measured after the third polarizer is 50 W/m2. Part A Determine the intensity of the unpolarized light incident on the first polarizer. Express your answer with the appropriate units.

Unpolarized light passes through three polarizers. The second makes an angle of 25° relative to the first, and the third makes an angle of 45° relative to the first. The intensity of light measured after the third polarizer is 50 W/m2. Part A Determine the intensity of the unpolarized light incident on the first polarizer. Express your answer with the appropriate units.

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