Assertion : If we look clearly at the shadow cast by an opaque object, close to the region of geometrical shadow, alternate dark and bright regions can be seen.
Reason : This happens due to the phenomenon of interference.
A. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
D. If both assertion and reason are false.
Reason : This happens due to the phenomenon of interference.
A. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
D. If both assertion and reason are false.
Correct Answer – C
This happens due to the phenomenon of diffraction. It is a general characteristic exhibited by all types of waves, sound waves, light waves, water waves or matter waves.