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What is the difference between polarised light and unpolarised light?
Differentiate between polarised and unpolarised light.
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Solution
| S.No. | Polarised light | Unpolarised light |
| 1. | Consists of waves having their electric field vibrations in a single plane normal to the direction of ray. | Consists of waves having their electric field vibrations equally distributed in all directions normal to the direction of ray. |
| 2. | Asymmetrical about the ray direction | Symmetrical about the ray direction |
| 3. | It is obtained from unpolarised light with the help of polarisers | Produced by conventional light sources. |
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