Physics-(general)

NEET Physics (general) MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Easy-Class 12

According to Malus' law, if the intensity of polarized light after passing through a polaroid P1 is I0, what will be the intensity of light after passing through a second polaroid P2, which is oriented at an angle of 60° with respect to P1?

A

0.25 I0

B

0.50 I0

C

0.75 I0

D

00 I0

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Malus' law states that the transmitted intensity I through two polaroids is I = I0 cos²θ. With θ = 60°, I = I0 cos²60° = I0 (0.5)² = 0.25 I0.

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