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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  Solved  Paper (Held On 11 May  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 :

                 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.