2) In the figure below, light initially polarized parallel to the Eait is sent into a system of three polarizing sheets whose polarizing directions make angles of 0, - 0, - 6 - 53.1° with the direction of the y axis. (a) What percentage of the initial intensity is transmitted by the system? (Hint: Be careful with the angles - the figure below defines cach angle.)

2) In the figure below, light initially polarized parallel to the Eait is sent into a system of three polarizing sheets whose polarizing directions make angles of 0, - 0, - 6 - 53.1° with the direction of the y axis. (a) What percentage of the initial intensity is transmitted by the system? (Hint: Be careful with the angles - the figure below defines cach angle.)

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Chapter24: Electromagnetic Waves

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