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A nicol prism is based on action of

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refraction
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double refraction
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dichroism
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D
both (b) and (c)
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Solution

The correct option is D both (b) and (c)
When a ray of light enters nicol prism, it splits into two plane polarised light in mutually perpendicular direction. One of this light undergoes total reflection and absorption whereas other comes out as a plane polarised light.

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