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Wave Optics — JEE physics STD 12 Science — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceJEE physicsWave Optics1 Mark
Question
Assertion : Coloured spectrum is seen when we look through a muslin cloth.
Reason : It is due to the diffraction of white light on passing through fine slits.
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Answer

(a) It is quite clear that the coloured spectrum is seen due to diffraction of white light on passing through fine slits made by fine threads in the muslin cloth.

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