Question
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
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
If assertion is true but reason is false
If both assertion and reason are false
If assertion is true but reason is false
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)