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Statement -1 :

On viewing the clear blue portion of the sky through a Calcite Crystal, the intensity of transmitted light varies as the crystal is rotated.

Statement - 2:

The light coming from the sky is polarized due to scattering of sun light by particles in the atmosphere. The scattering is largest for blue light                                       [AIEEE 11-05-2011]

A) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is false.

B) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true, Statement-2 is the correct explanation of statment-1

C) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true, Statement-2 is not the correct explanation of statement-1

D) Statement-1 is false, Statement-2 is true.

Correct Answer: B

Solution :

[b] The light from a clear blue portion of the sky shows a rise and fall of intensity when viewed through a Polaroid which in rotated.