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An unpolarised light of intensity `I_(0)` falls on a pair of Nicol prism. Angle between the two prisms is `60^(@)`. Intensity of the light emitted from the prism will be

A

`I_(0)`

B

`(I_(0))/(2)`

C

`(I_(0))/(4)`

D

`(I_(0))/(8)`

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