wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

The optical rotation of the substance is


A

the rotation of plane-polarized light by a substance

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
B

changes the direction of polarized light

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C

does not allow plane polarized light to pass through

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D

rotates the plane polarized light

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is A

the rotation of plane-polarized light by a substance


  1. Plane-polarized light is, having the same direction of vibration for all the waves.
  2. Optical rotation is the angle at which the plane of polarization rotates as it passes through a layer of liquid.
  3. It is also known as polarization rotation.

Hence, option A is the correct answer.


flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Wave Nature of Light
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon