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What is double refraction?

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What is double refraction?

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When a ray of unpolarised light is incident on a calcite crystal, two refracted rays are produced. Hence, two images of a single object are formed. This phenomenon is called double refraction.

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Chapter 7: Wave Optics - Evaluation [Page 103]

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Samacheer Kalvi Physics - Volume 1 and 2 [English] Class 12 TN Board
Chapter 7 Wave Optics
Evaluation | Q 35. | Page 103
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