Consider the following statements $A$ and $B$. Identify the correct choice in the given answers.
$A$. The refractive index of the extra-ordinary ray depends on the angle of incidence in double refraction.
$B$. The vibrations of light waves acquire one-sidedness for both ordinary and extraordinary rays in double refraction.

  • A
    $A$ and $B$ are wrong
  • B
    $A$ and $B$ are correct
  • C
    $A$ is correct and $B$ is wrong
  • D
    $A$ is wrong and $B$ is correct

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