If unpolarized light of intensity I₀ passes through an ideal polarizer, what is the intensity of the emerging light? A)I₀ B)I₀/2 C)I₀/4 D)I₀/ $\sqrt { 2 }$ E)I₀/16

Name: If unpolarized light of intensity I 0 passes through an ideal polarizer, what is the intensity of the emerging light? A)I 0 B)I 0 /2 C)I 0 /4 D)I 0 / $\sqrt { 2 }$ E)I 0 /16
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When unpolarized light passes through an ideal polarizer, its intensity is reduced by half, resulting in an emerging intensity of I₀/2.

If Unpolarized Light of Intensity I0 Passes Through an Ideal 2\sqrt { 2 }2​

If Unpolarized Light of Intensity I₀ Passes Through an Ideal $\sqrt { 2 }$