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A glass plate is to be used as a polariser. If the refractive index of glass is 1.54, then the angle of polarisation for it is

A

`30^(@)`

B

`40^(@)`

C

`57^(@)`

D

`60^(@)`

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The correct Answer is:
C
`mu = tan theta_(P)`
`:. theta_(P) = tan^(-1)(1.54) = 57^(@)`
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