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In polarisation by reflection of light angle between reflected light and refracted light is

A

`pi`

B

`(pi)/(2)`

C

`2pi`

D

`(pi)/(4)`

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In polarisation by reflection of light, angle between reflected light and refracted light is `(pi)/(2)`
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