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When an unpolarized light of intensity `I_(0)` is incident on a polarizing sheet, the intensity of the light which does not get transmitted is

A

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

B

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

C

zero

D

`I_(0)`

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  • When an unpolarized light of intensity I_0 is incident on a polarizing sheet, the intensity of the light which dows not get transmitted is

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    `(1)/(4)I_0`
    B
    `(1)/(2)I_0`
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    D
    zero

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    zero
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    `I_(0)`
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