If two polarizers are placed in series with their axes at 90 degrees to each other, what will be the intensity of light passing through?

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If two polarizers are placed in series with their axes at 90 degrees to each other, what will be the intensity of light passing through?
  1. It will be maximum
  2. It will be minimum
  3. It will be half of the original intensity
  4. It will be one-fourth of the original intensity

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Q: If two polarizers are placed in series with their axes at 90 degrees to each other, what will be the intensity of light passing through?
Solution: When two polarizers are at 90 degrees to each other, no light passes through, resulting in minimum intensity.
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