1 Each 1.0 mm of a filter through which light passes reduces the intensity of the light by 12%. How thick should the filter be to reduce the intensity of the light by 20%? (hint: let n lens thickness in mm)

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1 Each 1.0 mm of a filter through which light passes reduces the intensity of the light by 12%. How thick
should the filter be to reduce the intensity of the light by 20%? (hint: let n
lens thickness in mm)
Transcribed Image Text:1 Each 1.0 mm of a filter through which light passes reduces the intensity of the light by 12%. How thick should the filter be to reduce the intensity of the light by 20%? (hint: let n lens thickness in mm)
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Let E be the intensity of light just before entering the filter.

Let n be the lens thickness in mm.

Each 1.0mm filter reduces the intensity of light by 12%.

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