9. If two Polaroids are crossed with an angle of 55° between their polarizing directions, what percentage of light is transmitted through both Polaroids?

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9. If two Polaroids are crossed with an angle of 55° between their polarizing directions, what
percentage of light is transmitted through both Polaroids?
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