What angle is needed between the direction of polarized light and the axis of a polarizing filter to reduce its intensity by 68%?

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Problem 70AP: Repeat your calculation of the previous problem with the thin film placed on a flat glass (n=1.50)...
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What angle is needed between the direction of polarized light and the axis of a polarizing filter to reduce its intensity by 68%?

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