Two polarisers \(P_1\) and \(P_2\) are placed in such a way that the intensity of the transmitted light will be zero. A third polariser \(P_3\) is inserted in between \(P_1\) and \(\mathrm{P}_2\), at the particular angle between \(\mathrm{P}_2\) and \(\mathrm{P}_3\). The transmitted intensity of the light passing the through all three polarisers is maximum. The angle between the polarisers \(\mathrm{P}_2\) and \(\mathrm{P}_3\) is :

Apply the relevant identity from the chapter and substitute the values established in the previous step, keeping the original constraint in view.

Use the simplified expression to isolate the unknown, then plug the result back into the question setup to confirm the working is internally consistent.

Cross-check against a boundary or limiting case. Both the dimensional balance and the qualitative behaviour at the extreme should agree with the candidate answer.

Combine the steps above to identify the correct option. The remaining choices each fail at least one of the consistency, dimensional, or boundary checks.