What is an optically active medium?
Correct answer: C. A medium which can rotate the plane of polarization
- A. A medium which absorbs light
- B. A medium which absorbs polarized light
- C. A medium which can rotate the plane of polarization
- D. A medium which refracts polarized light
Explanation
An optically active medium can rotate the plane of polarization of a beam of light that is passed through it.
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