CUET · PHYSICS · PYQ PAPER 2023
Two polaroid \( P_1 \) and \( P_3 \) are placed such that their pass-axis are mutually perpendicular. Another polaroid \( P_2 \) is rotated between \( P_1 \) and \( P_3 \). For what angle \( \theta \) between \( P_1 \) and \( P_2 \) the intensity of light emerging from \( P_3 \) will be maximum ?
- A \( \frac{\pi}{3} \)
- B \( \frac{\pi}{2} \)
- C \( \frac{\pi}{4} \)
- D \( \frac{\pi}{6} \)
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(C) \( \frac{\pi}{4} \)
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
\(I_1 = I_0/2\) \(I_2 = I_1 \cos^2 \theta = (I_0/2) \cos^2 \theta\) \(I_3 = I_2 \cos^2(\pi/2 - \theta) = (I_0/2) \cos^2 \theta \sin^2 \theta\) \(I_3 = (I_0/8) \sin^2(2\theta)\) \(I_3\) is maximum when \(\sin^2(2\theta) = 1\) \(2\theta = \pi/2\) \(\theta = \pi/4\)
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