NEET2024Physics-Brewster angle

NEET 2024 Physics Polarisation MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12

An unpolarised light beam strikes a glass surface at Brewster’s angle. Then

A

both the reflected and refracted light will be completely polarised.

B

the reflected light will be completely polarised but the refracted light will be partially polarised.

C

the reflected light will be partially polarised.

D

the refracted light will be completely polarised.

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

At Brewster's angle, the reflected light is completely polarised perpendicular to the plane of incidence, while the refracted light remains partially polarised.

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