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Standard XII
Physics
Polarisation
The phenomeno...
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The phenomenon of rotation of plane polarized light is called
A
Kerr effect
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Double refraction
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C
Optical activity
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Dichroism
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The correct option is
B
Optical activity
The phenomenon of rotation of plane polarized light is called optical activity.
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