$A$ polaroid is placed at $45^{\circ}$ to an incoming linearly polarized light of intensity $I_0$. The intensity of light passing through the polaroid after polarization will be:

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

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