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In double refraction we get two refracte...

In double refraction we get two refracted rays called O-ray and E-ray, then

A

Only the O-ray is polarised

B

Only the E-ray is polarised

C

Both O and E rays are polarised

D

Neither O-ray nor E-ray is polarised.

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