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Unpolarised light I0 crosses two polaroids with axes at 45°. Final intensity?
AI0/2
B3I0/4
CI0/8
DI0/4
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. I0/4
The first polaroid gives I0/2, and the second passes cos²45° = 1/2 of that, leaving I0/4.
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