An unpolarised beam of light of intensity $I_0$ passes through two linear polarisers making an angle of $30^{\circ}$ with respect to each other. The emergent beam will have an intensity:

  • A
    $\frac{3 I_0}{4}$
  • B
    $\frac{\sqrt{3} I_0}{4}$
  • C
    $\frac{3 I_0}{8}$
  • D
    $\frac{I_0}{8}$

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