Can Polaroid Filters Affect Light Transmission Percentages?

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The discussion focuses on solving physics problems related to light transmission through polaroid filters and the Lyman series in hydrogen. For the first problem, the key is understanding the relationship between light intensity and the angle of the polarizers, noting that the output intensity from one filter becomes the input for the next. The angles of the filters must be carefully considered to calculate the final light transmission percentage. The second problem involves identifying the value of n for the Lyman series line at 96 nm and whether it can belong to another series. The conversation emphasizes the importance of applying physics principles rather than simply seeking direct answers.
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Plz help me For these physics problems!

Plz help me For these physics problems! Plz give me the solutions. Thank you.

1. Vertically polarized light is passed through three successive polaroid filters. The transmission axes are at 30, 60, and 30 degrees to the vertical. What percentage of the light gets through?

2. What value of n is associated with the lyman series line in hydrogen with lamda = 96 nm? Could it be any other series? Explain?
 
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Annie, no one is going to "give" you the solutions. I'll give you a hint for #1 though.

1) Look for a relationship between light intensity and polarizer angle. Then realize that the output intensity from one polarizer is the input intensity for the next polarizer in sequence (but be careful with the angle on the successive polarizers).
 
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