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A : When an unpolarised light is incident on a glass plate at Brewster angle, the reflected ray and refracted ray are matually perpendicular.
R : The refractive index of glass is equal to sine of the angle of polarisation.

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Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

B

Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A

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A is true and R is false

D

Both A and R are false

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the statements A and R regarding the behavior of unpolarized light at the Brewster angle. ### Step 1: Understanding the Brewster Angle The Brewster angle (θ_B) is the angle of incidence at which light with a particular polarization is perfectly transmitted through a transparent dielectric surface, with no reflection. At this angle, the reflected and refracted rays are perpendicular to each other. ### Step 2: Analyzing Statement A Statement A claims that when unpolarized light is incident on a glass plate at the Brewster angle, the reflected ray and refracted ray are mutually perpendicular. - This statement is **true**. According to the definition of Brewster's law, at the Brewster angle, the angle of reflection (θ_r) and the angle of refraction (θ_t) satisfy the relationship: \[ θ_r + θ_t = 90^\circ \] Hence, they are mutually perpendicular. ### Step 3: Analyzing Statement R Statement R claims that the refractive index of glass is equal to the sine of the angle of polarization. - This statement is **false**. According to Brewster's law, the refractive index (n) is related to the Brewster angle (θ_B) by the formula: \[ n = \tan(θ_B) \] Therefore, the refractive index is not equal to the sine of the angle of polarization. ### Conclusion - Statement A is true. - Statement R is false. Thus, the correct answer is that A is true and R is false. ### Final Answer A is true and R is false. ---
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