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Physics Wave Optics Polarisation of Light MCQ (Single Correct)

When light is incident on a doubly refracting crystal, two refracted rays-ordinary ray ( O -ray) and extra ordinary ray ( E -ray) are produced. Then

A
Both O -ray and E -ray are polarised perpendicular to the plane of incidence
B
Both O -ray and E -ray are polarised in the plane of incidence
C
E -ray is polarised perpendicular to the plane of incidence and O -ray in the plane of incidence
D
E -ray is polarised in the plane of incidence and O -ray perpendicular to the plane of incidence

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