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What angle (in degrees) is needed between the direction of polarized light and the axis of a polarizing filter to cut its intensity to one-fifth of its initial value?

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The 60 degrees is needed between the direction of polarized light and the axis of a polarizing filter to cut its intensity to one-fifth of its initial value.

It is given that axis of a polarizing filter to cut its intensity to one-fifth of its initial value.

It is required to find the angle between the direction of polarized light and the axis of a polarizing filter to cut its intensity to one-fifth of its initial value.

What is the  angle between the direction of polarized light and the axis of a polarizing filter?

Suppose the angle between the polarizer and the axis of filter is θ.

The intensity of light that is passing after the filter is 0.2 l₀.

From the law of Malus, we have

I = I₀ [tex]cos^{2}[/tex]θ

0.2I₀= I₀ [tex]cos^{2}[/tex]θ

0.2 =  [tex]cos^{2}[/tex]θ

[tex]cos\\[/tex]θ = 0.447

θ = 60°

Thus the angle between the direction of polarized light and the axis of a polarizing filter is 60 degree.

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