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The amplitude of polarised light transmi...

The amplitude of polarised light transmitted through a polariser is A. The amplitude of unpolarised light incident on it is

A

A/2

B

` A // sqrt(2)`

C

`2 A `

D

`sqrt(2) A `

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The correct Answer is:
D
`(A_(0))/(sqrt(2))= A`
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