EXAMPLE 24–13 Two Polaroids at 60°. Unpolarized light passes through two Polaroids; the axis of the first is vertical and that of the second is at 60° to the vertical. Describe the orientation and intensity of the transmitted light.

EXAMPLE 24–13 Two Polaroids at 60°. Unpolarized light passes through two Polaroids; the axis of the first is vertical and that of the second is at 60° to the vertical. Describe the orientation and intensity of the transmitted light.

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EXAMPLE 24–13 Two Polaroids at 60°. Unpolarized light passes through
two Polaroids; the axis of the first is vertical and that of the second is at 60° to
the vertical. Describe the orientation and intensity of the transmitted light.

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