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In the propagation of polarised light waves, the angle between the plane of vibration and the plane of polarization is

A

`30^(@)`

B

`90^(@)`

C

`60^(@)`

D

`70^(@)`

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B
Angle between the plane of vibration and plane of polarization is `90^(@)`.
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