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What is the relation between polarising angle `i_(p)` and refractive index `mu` of the medium?

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`mu = tan i_(P)`
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  15. Give an example of a double refracting crystal.

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  17. In case of negative crystals the velocity of E-ray is than that of O-...

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  18. Quartz is a crystal [fill in the blank].

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