A linearly polarized beam of light of intensity I0 is propagating in the +z direction and its direction of polarization makes an angle of 66° with the x-axis. Two linear polarizing sheets are lined up perpendicular to the beam. The first sheet has its transmission axis at an angle q 1 = 90° with respect to the x-axis. Calculate the intensity of the light after it has passed through the second polarizer for the following values of q 2. Express each answer as a fraction of I1, At q 2 = 36° I2 / I1 = \

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A linearly polarized beam of light of intensity I0 is propagating in the +z direction and its direction of polarization makes an angle of 66° with the x-axis. Two linear polarizing sheets are lined up perpendicular to the beam. The first sheet has its transmission axis at an angle q 1 = 90° with respect to the x-axis. Calculate the intensity of the light after it has passed through the second polarizer for the following values of q 2. Express each answer as a fraction of I1, At q 2 = 36° I2 / I1 =  \