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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Two Polaroids are aligned so that the light passing through them is a maximum. At what angle should one of them be placed so the intensity is subsequently reduced by half?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

45 degrees

OpenStudy (anonymous):

how do u get it?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Use Malus' Law. This might help: http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/phyopt/polcross.html#c3

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