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The relation between the polarising angl...

The relation between the polarising angle `(i_(p))` and the refractive index (n) of the medium is given by

A

`sin i_p`

B

`(sin i_p)/(cos i_p)`

C

`cos i_p`

D

`cot i_p`

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B
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