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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

`l cos^2 theta`

B

`(l/2) cos^2 theta`

C

`l cos^4 theta`

D

`(l/2) cos theta`

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