Statement (I): Capacitive proximity sensor can only be used for the detection of metal objects and is best with ferrous metals.

Statement (II): One form of capacitive proximity sensor consists of a single capacitor plate probe with the other plate being formed by the object, which has to be metallic and earthed.

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  1. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true and Statement (II) is the correct explanation of Statement (I). 
  2. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true, but Statement (II) is not the correct explanation of Statement (I). 
  3. Statement (I) is true, but Statement (II) is false
  4. Statement (I) is false, but Statement (II) is true.

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Option 4 :

Statement (I) is false, but Statement (II) is true.

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Concept:

One form of capacitive proximity sensor consists of a single capacitor metallic and earthed figure.

As the object approaches so the 'plate separation' of the capacitor changes, becoming significant and detectable when the object is close to the probe.

Magnetic field proximity sensors are relatively simple and can be made using a permanent magnet. The magnet can be made a part of object being detected or can be part of the sensor device It can only be used for the detection of metal object and is best with ferrous metal. 

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