Question

Assertion  :  A narrow pulse of light is sent through a medium. The pulse will  retain its shape as it travels through the medium.

Reason      : A narrow pulse is made of harmonic waves with a large range of wavelengths.

(a) If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

(b) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.

(d) If assertion is false but reason is true.

Answer

(d) If assertion is false but reason is true.

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