A beam of light is linearly polarized such that its electric field oscillates vertically

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Problem

A beam of light is linearly polarized such that its electric field oscillates vertically. The beam strikes a very narrow slit whose long dimension (opening) is horizontal. Will the transmitted light intensity be at a maximum, minimum, or some intermediate value? Explain your choice in one sentence.

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