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← ScienceWhich consequence results when anisotropic crystals are positioned between crossed polarizers?
A)Birefringence creates vibrant color patterns✓
B)Wavefront distortion reduces image resolution
C)Non-linear shifts in refractive index
D)Total internal reflection traps light
💡 Explanation
Birefringence emerges because materials alter transmitted polarization. Therefore, color patterns are observed because different polarization components travel at differing speeds, rather than wavefront distortion, under these anisotropic conditions.
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