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What is the Difference Between Polarised Light and Unpolarised Light?

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What is the difference between polarised light and unpolarised light? 

Differentiate between polarised and unpolarised light.

Distinguish Between
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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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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 26. | Page 103
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