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Physics Question on Wave optics

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R

Assertion (A) : Diffraction is common in sound but not common in light waves.

Reason (R) : Wavelength of light is more than the wavelength of sound.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

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

Answer

If assertion is true but reason is false

Explanation

Solution

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

Assertion : Diffraction is common in sound but not common in light waves. (Correct)

Reason : Wavelength of light is more than the wavelength of sound. (Not True)