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In double refraction we get two refracted rays, i.e., O-ray and E-ray. Which one of the following statements is correct?

A

only O-ray is polarised

B

only E-ray is polarised

C

both O-ray and E-ray are polarised

D

none of the O-ray and E-ray is polarised

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