Question

Statement I On viewing the clear, blue portion of the sky through a Calcite crystal, the intensity

Answer 1

Statement I 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 II The light coming from the sky is polarised due to scattering of sun light by particles in the atmosphere. The scattering is largest for blue light.

(a) Statement I is false, Statement II is true

(b) Statement I is true, Statement II is false

(c) Statement I is true, Statement II is true; Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I

(d) Statement I is true, Statement II is true; Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I