An unpolarized light beam of intensity $I_0$ is passed through a first polaroid $A$ and then through a second polaroid $B$. If the principal plane of polaroid $B$ makes an angle of $45^{\circ}$ with that of $A$,find the intensity of the emerging light.

  • A
    $I_0$
  • B
    $I_0/2$
  • C
    $I_0/4$
  • D
    $I_0/8$

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