Question 17N.1.HL.TZ0.12

Unpolarized light of intensity I₀ is incident on a polarizing filter. Light from this filter is incident on a second filter, which has its axis of polarization at 30˚ to that of the first filter.

The value of cos 30˚ is $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$. What is the intensity of the light emerging through the second filter?

A. $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$I₀

B. $\frac{3}{2}$I₀

C. $\frac{3}{4}$I₀

D. $\frac{3}{8}$I₀