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To discuss the intensity of transmitted light when a polaroid sheet is rotated between two crossed polaroids, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understanding the Setup We have three polaroids: A, B, and C. Polaroid A is on the left, Polaroid B is on the right, and Polaroid C is placed between A and B. The polarization axis of Polaroid A is vertical, while Polaroid B is horizontal. Polaroid C is rotated at an angle θ with respect to the vertical. ### Step 2: Applying Malus's Law According to Malus's Law, the intensity of light transmitted through a polaroid is given by: \[ I = I_0 \cos^2(\theta) \] ...
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