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Assertion (A) : The unpolarised light and polarized light can be distinguished from each other by using Polaroid.
Reason (R ) : A Polaroid is capable of producing plane polarized beams of light.

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To solve the question, we will analyze the assertion and reason provided, and determine their validity. ### Step 1: Understand the Assertion The assertion states that unpolarized light and polarized light can be distinguished from each other using a Polaroid. **Explanation**: - Unpolarized light consists of waves vibrating in all possible planes, while polarized light has waves vibrating in a single plane. - A Polaroid is a device that can filter light, allowing only the light waves vibrating in a specific direction to pass through. ### Step 2: Understand the Reason The reason states that a Polaroid is capable of producing plane polarized beams of light. **Explanation**: - When unpolarized light passes through a Polaroid, it becomes polarized, as the Polaroid only allows light waves vibrating in its transmission axis to pass through. - Therefore, a Polaroid can indeed produce plane polarized light from unpolarized light. ### Step 3: Analyze the Relationship Between Assertion and Reason Now we need to determine if the reason provided correctly explains the assertion. **Explanation**: - The assertion is true because we can distinguish between unpolarized and polarized light using a Polaroid. - The reason is also true because a Polaroid does produce plane polarized light. - Furthermore, the reason provides a valid explanation for the assertion, as it describes how a Polaroid can differentiate between the two types of light. ### Conclusion Both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion. ### Final Answer - Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. ---

To solve the question, we will analyze the assertion and reason provided, and determine their validity. ### Step 1: Understand the Assertion The assertion states that unpolarized light and polarized light can be distinguished from each other using a Polaroid. **Explanation**: - Unpolarized light consists of waves vibrating in all possible planes, while polarized light has waves vibrating in a single plane. - A Polaroid is a device that can filter light, allowing only the light waves vibrating in a specific direction to pass through. ...
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