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6. Plane of polarization is the plane
A. containing the optic axis
B. in which vibration of particles takes place
C. perpendicular to the plane of vibration containing the direction of propagation of polarized light
D. parallel to the plane of vibration
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7. Along the direction of the optic axis of a calcite crystal, the ordinary rays travel with
A. the same velocity as that of the extraordinary rays
B. half the velocity of the extraordinary rays
C. two times the velocity of the extraordinary rays
D. √2 times the velocity of the extraordinary rays
Explanation:
8. The angle of inclination of pile of plates to the axis of the tube is
A. 72.5°
B. 32.5°
C. 57.5°
D. 90°
Explanation:
9. The phenomenon used in the construction of pie of plates is
A. interference of light
B. diffraction of light
C. refraction of light
D. polarization by reflection
Explanation:
10. A mixture of plane polarized light and un-polarized light is known as
A. plane polarized light
B. partially polarized light
C. un-polarized light
D. polarized light
Explanation: