When an unpolarized plane electromagnetic wave in a dielectric medium with refractive index $ n_1 $ is incident on a plane interface separating it from another dielectric medium with refractive index $ n_2 $ (where $ n_2 n_1 $), and the angle of incidence is $\tan^{-1} \left( \frac{n_2}{n_1} \right) $, the following statement is true:

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When an unpolarized plane electromagnetic wave in a dielectric medium with refractive index $ n_1 $ is incident on a plane interface separating it from another dielectric medium with refractive index $ n_2 $ (where $ n_2 > n_1 $), and the angle of incidence is $\tan^{-1} \left( \frac{n_2}{n_1} \right) $, the following statement is true:

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The correct option is (C) :The reflected wave is polarized perpendicular to the plane of incidence

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The reflected wave is unpolarized

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The reflected wave is polarized parallel to the plane of incidence

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The reflected wave is polarized perpendicular to the plane of incidence

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There is no transmitted wave

The Correct Option is C

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