Physics-(general)
NEET Physics (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Hard-Class 12
Consider a diagram showing two polaroids, P1 and P2, with light passing through them. The angle between their pass axes is varied. What happens to the intensity of light transmitted through both polaroids as this angle increases from 0° to 90°?
A
The intensity decreases from its maximum to zero.
B
The intensity increases from zero to its maximum.
C
The intensity remains constant.
D
The intensity increases and then decreases.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
According to Malus' Law, the intensity of light transmitted through two polaroids decreases from maximum to zero as the angle between their pass axes increases from 0° to 90°.
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